Nfa 2557 (sa 8601) over Rice Creek
FairUnicoi County, Tennessee · Just SW of Flag Pond · Structure no. 86S25310003
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2557 (sa 8601) over Rice Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2557 (sa 8601) over Rice Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2557 (sa 8601) over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2557 (sa 8601) over Rice Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 2557 (sa 8601) over Rice Creek carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2557 (sa 8601) over Rice Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2557 (sa 8601) over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.