US Bridges

Nfa B714 over Middle Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · SE of Pigeon Forge · Structure no. 780B7140001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B714 over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B714 over Middle Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B714
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationSE of Pigeon Forge
RouteCounty Highway 805
Coordinates35.7846, -83.50435
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 B714 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B714 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B714 over Middle Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B714 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B714 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.