US Bridges

Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek

Fair

Unicoi County, Tennessee · N of SR107-W of SR 173 · Structure no. 860A3820003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A382 (sa 8607)
CrossesNorth Indian Creek
LocationN of SR107-W of SR 173
RouteCounty Highway 382
CountyUnicoi County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17948, -82.27155
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic608 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$74,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North 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 A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A382 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.