Nfa A012 over Big Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, Tennessee · 1MI from I40 · Structure no. 710A0120001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A012 over Big Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A012 over Big Indian Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A012 over Big Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Nfa A012 over Big Indian 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A012 over Big Indian Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A012 over Big Indian Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A012 over Big Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.