Nfa A038 over South Indian Creek
GoodUnicoi County, Tennessee · E of SR81-.5 M N of Rocky · Structure no. 860A6020001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A038 over South Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A038 over South Indian Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A038 over South Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A038 over South Indian 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 A038 over South Indian Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A038 over South Indian Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A038 over South Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.