US Bridges

Nfa A892 over Le Conte Creek

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Sevier County, Tennessee · In Gatlinburg · Structure no. 780A8920001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A892 over Le Conte Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A892 over Le Conte Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A892
CrossesLe Conte Creek
LocationIn Gatlinburg
RouteCity Street 892
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70168, -83.51358
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2020)
Projected traffic1,152 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 A892 over Le Conte Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A892 over Le Conte 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 A892 over Le Conte Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A892 over Le Conte Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A892 over Le Conte Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.