Nfa A459 over Little Creek
GoodSullivan County, Tennessee · In City of Bristol · Structure no. 820A4590001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A459 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A459 over Little Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A459 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A459 over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A459 over Little Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A459 over Little Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A459 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.