US Bridges

Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · N of SR107-W of SR173 · Structure no. 860A6000001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek in Blount 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A382 (sa 8607)
CrossesNorth Indian Creek
LocationN of SR107-W of SR173
RouteCounty Highway 382
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17618, -82.29082
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.