Nfa A048 over S Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnicoi County, Tennessee · Near SR 81-SR36 JCT · Structure no. 860A0480001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A048 over S Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A048 over S Indian Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 A048 over S Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A048 over S 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A048 over S Indian Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A048 over S Indian Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A048 over S Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.