US Bridges

Nfa A058 over South Indian Creek

Good

Unicoi County, Tennessee · S of Erwin - W of SR 36 · Structure no. 860A0580001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A058 over South Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A058 over South Indian Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A058
CrossesSouth Indian Creek
LocationS of Erwin - W of SR 36
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates36.09972, -82.4719
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic880 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A058 over South Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A058 over South Indian 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 A058 over South Indian Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A058 over South Indian Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A058 over South Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.