US Bridges

FAS 416 over Webb Creek

FairPosted for load

Sevier County, Tennessee · N of US321 at Pittman Cnt · Structure no. 78S24210003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 416 over Webb Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 416 over Webb Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 416
CrossesWebb Creek
LocationN of US321 at Pittman Cnt
RouteCounty Highway 416
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75932, -83.39774
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2021)
Projected traffic984 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 416 over Webb Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 416 over Webb 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 416 over Webb Creek carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 416 over Webb Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 416 over Webb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.