US Bridges

Nfa A566 over Waldens Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · SW of US321 at Pigeon Frg · Structure no. 780A5660001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A566 over Waldens Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A566 over Waldens Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A566
CrossesWaldens Creek
LocationSW of US321 at Pigeon Frg
RouteCounty Highway 566
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76992, -83.65442
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A566 over Waldens Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A566 over Waldens Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A566 over Waldens Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A566 over Waldens Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A566 over Waldens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.