US Bridges

Nfa A062 over South Indian Creek

Fair

Unicoi County, Tennessee · S of Erwin · Structure no. 860A0620001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
129 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A062 over South Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A062 over South Indian Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A062
CrossesSouth Indian Creek
LocationS of Erwin
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyUnicoi County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09422, -82.47961
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A062 over South Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A062 over South Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A062 over South Indian Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A062 over South Indian Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A062 over South Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.