US Bridges

Nfa 2076 (sa 8013) over Little Indian Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Smith County, Tennessee · 3 MI NE JCT SR 24 & SR 53 · Structure no. 80020760003

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2076 (sa 8013) over Little Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2076 (sa 8013) over Little Indian Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 2076 (sa 8013)
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location3 MI NE JCT SR 24 & SR 53
RouteCounty Highway 0A964
Coordinates36.22572, -85.7813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$853,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2076 (sa 8013) over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2076 (sa 8013) over Little 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2076 (sa 8013) over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2076 (sa 8013) over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2076 (sa 8013) over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.