Nfa A055 over Little Higgins Creek
GoodUnicoi County, Tennessee · Near SR 36-N of Ernestvl. · Structure no. 860A0550003
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A055 over Little Higgins Creek is a concrete frame carrying Nfa A055 over Little Higgins Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A055 over Little Higgins Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A055 over Little Higgins 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 A055 over Little Higgins Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A055 over Little Higgins Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A055 over Little Higgins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.