US Bridges

Nfa A867 over Baskins Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Gatlinburg · Structure no. 780A8670001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A867 over Baskins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A867 over Baskins Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A867
CrossesBaskins Creek
LocationIn Gatlinburg
RouteCity Street 867
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70997, -83.5128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A867 over Baskins Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A867 over Baskins 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 A867 over Baskins Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A867 over Baskins Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A867 over Baskins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.