Nfa B685 over Cove Creek
GoodSevier County, Tennessee · SW of Pigeon Forge Off 73 · Structure no. 780B6850001
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B685 over Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa B685 over Cove Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B685 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B685 over Cove 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 B685 over Cove Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B685 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B685 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.