FORGE CREEK ROAD
Carrying FORGE CREEK ROAD over FORGE CREEK
1.7 MILES TO NPS ROUTE 50, Blount, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FORGE CREEK ROAD
The FORGE CREEK ROAD bridge in Blount, Tennessee carries FORGE CREEK ROAD over FORGE CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FORGE CREEK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 2022
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.8 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5460033P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FORGE CREEK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FORGE CREEK ROAD against other structures in Blount and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FORGE CREEK ROAD?
FORGE CREEK ROAD in Blount, Tennessee has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FORGE CREEK ROAD inspected?
FORGE CREEK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FORGE CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FORGE CREEK ROAD?
FORGE CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FORGE CREEK ROAD?
FORGE CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is FORGE CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
FORGE CREEK ROAD was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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