Powell Road over Bear Creek
Haywood County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Powell Road over Bear Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- It is one of 84 of the 241 inventoried bridges in Haywood County rated good (34.9%); 11 (4.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 55 ft |
| Location | Bear Creek at Powell Road |
| NBI structure number | 000042525-00048 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Haywood County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I40 over Prairie Creek | 1962 | 36,663 | Fair |
| I40 over Jeter Creek | 1962 | 36,663 | Fair |
| I40 over Poplar Creek | 1962 | 36,373 | Fair |
| I40 over Poplar Creek | 1962 | 36,373 | Fair |
| I40 over Branch | 1962 | 36,373 | Fair |
| I40 over Branch | 1962 | 36,373 | Fair |
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