Nfa A481 over Dry Creek
GoodUnicoi County, Tennessee · .1 MI NW of Dry Creek RD · Structure no. 860A4810001
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A481 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A481 over Dry Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A481 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A481 over Dry 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 A481 over Dry Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A481 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A481 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.