Nfa A028 over Big Bald Creek
GoodUnicoi County, Tennessee · 2.8 M S of SR36-SR81 JCT · Structure no. 860A0280001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A028 over Big Bald Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A028 over Big Bald Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A028 over Big Bald Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A028 over Big Bald 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A028 over Big Bald Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A028 over Big Bald Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A028 over Big Bald Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.