Nfa 1347 (sa 8602) over Higgins Creek
GoodUnicoi County, Tennessee · E of SR81 at Flag Pond · Structure no. 86S23890001
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 594
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1347 (sa 8602) over Higgins Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Nfa 1347 (sa 8602) over Higgins Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1347 (sa 8602) over Higgins Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1347 (sa 8602) over Higgins 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 1347 (sa 8602) over Higgins Creek carry?
About 594 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1347 (sa 8602) over Higgins Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1347 (sa 8602) over Higgins Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.