US Bridges

Nfa A868 over Baskins Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Gatlinburg · Structure no. 780A8680001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A868 over Baskins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A868 over Baskins Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNfa A868
CrossesBaskins Creek
LocationIn Gatlinburg
RouteCity Street 0A868
Coordinates35.70915, -83.51128
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic864 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 A868 over Baskins Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A868 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 A868 over Baskins Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A868 over Baskins Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A868 over Baskins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.