Nfa 2557 (sa 8601) over Sams Creek

Fair Condition84 years old215 vehicles/day

Location

StateTennessee
CountyUnicoi
LocationIn Flag Pond
CarriesNfa 2557 (sa 8601)
CrossesSams Creek
Coordinates36.01433, -82.55824

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length33.8 ft (10.3 m)
Max Span29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Width21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Deck Area65.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1942

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic215 (2021)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number86S25310001

Nearby Bridges

Nfa 2559 over Sams Creek 0.1 mi Fair Nfa A014 over Rice Creek 0.1 mi Good Nfa A483 over Rice Creek 0.3 mi Fair Nfa 1347 (sa 8602) over Higgins Creek 0.3 mi Good Nfa 2557 (sa 8601) over Rice Creek 0.4 mi Fair I26 over 1347-upper Higgins Cr.rd 0.6 mi Good I26 over Higgins Creek 0.7 mi Fair I26 over Rp From I-26 0.7 mi Fair Nfa A484 over South Indian Creek 0.9 mi Good Nfa 2557 (sa 8601) over Rice Creek 1.0 mi Fair