US Bridges

NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · 0.3 Miles from US321 · Structure no. 080406000003082

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2005 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 91 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 39
CrossesLittle Stony Creek
Location0.3 Miles from US321
RouteFederal Lands Road 39.3
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3081, -82.07232
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2005)
Projected traffic76 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is NFSR 39 over Little Stony 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 39 over Little Stony Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.