US Bridges

Nfa B072 over Middle Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Sevierville · Structure no. 780B0720001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,669
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B072 over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B072 over Middle Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,669 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B072
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationIn Sevierville
RouteCity Street 72
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86285, -83.55552
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,669 (2021)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$271,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B072 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Nfa B072 over Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B072 over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,669 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B072 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B072 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.