US Bridges

Nfa 1404 over Middle Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Sevierville · Structure no. 78F00260001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,606
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1404 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1404 over Middle Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,606 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,136 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 1404
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationIn Sevierville
RouteCounty Highway 1404
Coordinates35.85945, -83.5544
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,606 (2021)
Projected traffic11,136 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1404 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1404 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 1404 over Middle Creek carry?

About 7,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1404 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1404 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.