US Bridges

Nfa B593 over Middle Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · NE of Pigeon Forge · Structure no. 780B5930001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B593 over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B593 over Middle Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B593
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationNE of Pigeon Forge
RouteCounty Highway 593
Coordinates35.80955, -83.53862
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B593 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B593 over Middle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B593 over Middle Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B593 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B593 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.