US Bridges

Nfa A028 over Big Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Tennessee · 3MI from I 40 · Structure no. 710A0280003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A028 over Big Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A028 over Big Indian Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A028
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location3MI from I 40
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14665, -85.75107
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$533,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A028 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A028 over Big Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A028 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A028 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A028 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.