Nfa A972 over Stoney Creek
PoorCarter County, Tennessee · S of 91-NE Part of County · Structure no. 100A9720001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A972 over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A972 over Stoney Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A972 over Stoney Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A972 over Stoney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A972 over Stoney Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A972 over Stoney Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A972 over Stoney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.