US Bridges

Nfa B944 over Middle Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · Collier Drive · Structure no. 780B8120001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,246
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B944 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B944 over Middle Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 17,246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,594 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa B944
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationCollier Drive
RouteCity Street 944
Coordinates35.8371, -83.54923
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,246 (2021)
Projected traffic27,594 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 B944 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B944 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 B944 over Middle Creek carry?

About 17,246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B944 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B944 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.