US Bridges

Nfa B076 over Indian Creek

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · 5.3 M NE JCT SR61&SR327 · Structure no. 73SR0610015

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B076 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa B076 over Indian Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,184 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B076
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.3 M NE JCT SR61&SR327
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04592, -84.34668
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2020)
Projected traffic3,184 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B076 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B076 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B076 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B076 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B076 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.