US Bridges

FAS 416 over Bird Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 6 M NW of Pittman Center · Structure no. 78S24210007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,789
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 416 over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 416 over Bird Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 8,789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,941 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 416
CrossesBird Creek
Location6 M NW of Pittman Center
RouteCounty Highway 416
Coordinates35.81482, -83.46188
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,789 (2021)
Projected traffic10,941 by 2041
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$380,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 416 over Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 416 over Bird 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 416 over Bird Creek carry?

About 8,789 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 416 over Bird Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 416 over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.