Nfa 1286 (sa 7821) over Bird Creek
GoodSevier County, Tennessee · 5 M NW of Pittman Center · Structure no. 78S25330009
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1286 (sa 7821) over Bird Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1286 (sa 7821) over Bird Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1286 (sa 7821) over Bird Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1286 (sa 7821) 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 1286 (sa 7821) over Bird Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1286 (sa 7821) over Bird Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1286 (sa 7821) over Bird Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.