FAU 449 over Middle Creek
GoodSevier County, Tennessee · 1.7 M NE of Pigeon Forge · Structure no. 78S26050001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 267 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,502
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 449 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 449 over Middle Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 21,502 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,304 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 79 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 FAU 449 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 449 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 449 over Middle Creek carry?
About 21,502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 449 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 449 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.