Nfa A051 over Spivey Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnicoi County, Tennessee · S. of SR 36 · Structure no. 860A0510001
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A051 over Spivey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A051 over Spivey Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A051 over Spivey Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A051 over Spivey 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 A051 over Spivey Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A051 over Spivey Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A051 over Spivey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.