US Bridges

Nfa A455 over Martins Creek

Good

Unicoi County, Tennessee · In the City of Erwin · Structure no. 860A4550001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A455 over Martins Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A455 over Martins Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A455
CrossesMartins Creek
LocationIn the City of Erwin
RouteCity Street 455
Coordinates36.13408, -82.43198
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A455 over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A455 over Martins 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 A455 over Martins Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A455 over Martins Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A455 over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.