US Bridges

Nfa A845 over Roaring Fork Creek

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Sevier County, Tennessee · In Gatlinburg · Structure no. 780A8450001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A845 over Roaring Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A845 over Roaring Fork Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A845
CrossesRoaring Fork Creek
LocationIn Gatlinburg
RouteCity Street 845
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71642, -83.5
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2020)
Projected traffic1,216 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A845 over Roaring Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A845 over Roaring Fork 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 A845 over Roaring Fork Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A845 over Roaring Fork Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A845 over Roaring Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.