Nfa A426 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek
FairPosted for loadUnicoi County, Tennessee · S of SR 36 at Ernestville · Structure no. 860A4260001
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A426 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A426 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 14 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A426 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A426 (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 A426 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A426 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A426 (sa 8607) over North Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.