Nfa 1392 over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadSullivan County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.N.Of Carter Co. Ln. · Structure no. 82SR0370001
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1392 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1392 over Indian Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1392 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1392 over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 1392 over Indian Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1392 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1392 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.