US Bridges

Nfa A808 over Dudley Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Gatlinburg · Structure no. 780A8080001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,420
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A808 over Dudley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A808 over Dudley Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,472 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A808
CrossesDudley Creek
LocationIn Gatlinburg
RouteCity Street 808
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72385, -83.5078
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2020)
Projected traffic5,472 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$193,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A808 over Dudley Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A808 over Dudley 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 A808 over Dudley Creek carry?

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A808 over Dudley Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A808 over Dudley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.