US Bridges

Nfa A848 over Roaring Fork Creek

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Sevier County, Tennessee · In Gatlinburg · Structure no. 780A8480001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A848 over Roaring Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A848 over Roaring Fork Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A848
CrossesRoaring Fork Creek
LocationIn Gatlinburg
RouteCity Street 848
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7172, -83.50512
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic528 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A848 over Roaring Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A848 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 A848 over Roaring Fork Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A848 over Roaring Fork Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A848 over Roaring Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.