US Bridges

State Street over Little Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Bristol City Limits · Structure no. 82SR0010039

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,996
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Little Creek is a concrete frame carrying State Street over Little Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,996 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,646 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesState Street
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationIn Bristol City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.59533, -82.18975
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,996 (2021)
Projected traffic19,646 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Street over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does State Street over Little Creek carry?

About 13,996 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Little Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.