US Bridges

FAS 338 over Boyds Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 5.8 Mi.Nw.Of Sevierville · Structure no. 78S24200001

Built
1898
127 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,584
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 338 over Boyds Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying FAS 338 over Boyds Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1898, so it is 127 years old, older 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 5 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 9,584 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,120 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 338
CrossesBoyds Creek
Location5.8 Mi.Nw.Of Sevierville
RouteState Highway 338
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92643, -83.65275
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,584 (2021)
Projected traffic14,120 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$818,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 338 over Boyds Creek built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 338 over Boyds 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 338 over Boyds Creek carry?

About 9,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 338 over Boyds Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 338 over Boyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.