US Bridges

NFSR 25 over Scioto Creek

PoorPosted for load

Unicoi County, Tennessee · Unicoi Work Center · Structure no. 080405000003079

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 25 over Scioto Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 25 over Scioto Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2008. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 25
CrossesScioto Creek
LocationUnicoi Work Center
RouteFederal Lands Road 205.3
CountyUnicoi County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19476, -82.34761
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic50 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 25 over Scioto Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 25 over Scioto 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 25 over Scioto Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is NFSR 25 over Scioto Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 25 over Scioto Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.