Piedmont Ave over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadSullivan County, Tennessee · Tn-Va ST LN in Bristol · Structure no. 82039300001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,273
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Piedmont Ave over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Piedmont Ave over Beaver Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,273 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,237 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Piedmont Ave over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Piedmont Ave over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Piedmont Ave over Beaver Creek carry?
About 8,273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Piedmont Ave over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Piedmont Ave over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.