US Bridges

Nfa A428 over Indian Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Cocke County, Tennessee · 1 M E of CO Ln-N of SR 73 · Structure no. 150A4280001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A428 over Indian Camp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A428 over Indian Camp Creek in Cocke 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A428
CrossesIndian Camp Creek
Location1 M E of CO Ln-N of SR 73
RouteCounty Highway 428
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76677, -83.25938
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$218,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A428 over Indian Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A428 over Indian Camp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A428 over Indian Camp Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A428 over Indian Camp Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A428 over Indian Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.