US Bridges

Nfa 1077 (sa 1011) over Stoney Creek

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · Just NE of Elizabethton · Structure no. 10S23750001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,939
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1077 (sa 1011) over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1077 (sa 1011) over Stoney Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 3,939 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,083 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1077 (sa 1011)
CrossesStoney Creek
LocationJust NE of Elizabethton
RouteCounty Highway 1077
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3706, -82.15434
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,939 (2021)
Projected traffic6,083 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1077 (sa 1011) over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1077 (sa 1011) over Stoney 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1077 (sa 1011) over Stoney Creek carry?

About 3,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1077 (sa 1011) over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1077 (sa 1011) over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.