Nfa A052 over Spivey Creek
PoorClosed to trafficUnicoi County, Tennessee · S. of SR 36 · Structure no. 860A0520001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A052 over Spivey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A052 over Spivey Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A052 over Spivey Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A052 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 A052 over Spivey Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A052 over Spivey Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A052 over Spivey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.