US Bridges

Nfa 1387 over Buck Creek

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · N of SR37-E of Roan Mtn. · Structure no. 100A7070001

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1387 over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1387 over Buck Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1387
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationN of SR37-E of Roan Mtn.
RouteCounty Highway 1387
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1927, -82.04908
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic365 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$148,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1387 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1387 over Buck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1387 over Buck Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1387 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1387 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.