US Bridges

Nfa A562 over Waldens Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · .5 M W of US321-PIGEON Fg · Structure no. 780A5620001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A562 over Waldens Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A562 over Waldens Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A562
CrossesWaldens Creek
Location.5 M W of US321-PIGEON Fg
RouteCounty Highway 562
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78544, -83.6266
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A562 over Waldens Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A562 over Waldens Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A562 over Waldens Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A562 over Waldens Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A562 over Waldens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.