US Bridges

Nfa B406 over Bear Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · N of SR347 · Structure no. 820B4060001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B406 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa B406 over Bear Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa B406
CrossesBear Creek
LocationN of SR347
RouteCounty Highway 406
Coordinates36.47811, -82.60657
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B406 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B406 over Bear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B406 over Bear Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B406 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B406 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.