Nfa A601 over South Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadUnicoi County, Tennessee · Off SR 81-N. of Rocky Fk. · Structure no. 860A6010001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A601 over South Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A601 over South Indian Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A601 over South Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A601 over South Indian Creek 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 A601 over South Indian Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A601 over South Indian Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A601 over South Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.