US Bridges

Nfa A004 over Indian Creek

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Anderson County, Tennessee · On CO Li Just N of O Sprg · Structure no. 010A0040001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,020
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A004 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A004 over Indian Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A004
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationOn CO Li Just N of O Sprg
RouteCity Street 4
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05437, -84.34547
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2020)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A004 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A004 over Indian 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A004 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A004 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A004 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.