Nfa A068 over Nolichucky River
PoorClosed to trafficUnicoi County, Tennessee · Near Vnaka Springs · Structure no. 860A0680001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A068 over Nolichucky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A068 over Nolichucky River in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 0 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 33 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A068 over Nolichucky River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A068 over Nolichucky River 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 A068 over Nolichucky River carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A068 over Nolichucky River?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A068 over Nolichucky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.