US Bridges

Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 2MI North East of I40 · Structure no. 71S63300005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Little Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Little Indian Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1144 (sa 7102)
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location2MI North East of I40
RouteCounty Highway 1144
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13779, -85.76702
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2021)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$574,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Little 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 1144 (sa 7102) over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1144 (sa 7102) over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.