NFA 1347 (SA 8602)
Carrying NFA 1347 (SA 8602) over TILSON CREEK
1.4 MI S OF SR 36-, Unicoi, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NFA 1347 (SA 8602)
The NFA 1347 (SA 8602) bridge in Unicoi, Tennessee carries NFA 1347 (SA 8602) over TILSON CREEK. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.8 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 234 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NFA 1347 (SA 8602) compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1942
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.8 m (39 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 234 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 86S23890007
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
NFA 1347 (SA 8602) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare NFA 1347 (SA 8602) against other structures in Unicoi and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NFA 1347 (SA 8602)?
NFA 1347 (SA 8602) in Unicoi, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFA 1347 (SA 8602) inspected?
NFA 1347 (SA 8602)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 234 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFA 1347 (SA 8602) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NFA 1347 (SA 8602)?
NFA 1347 (SA 8602) has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFA 1347 (SA 8602)?
NFA 1347 (SA 8602) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NFA 1347 (SA 8602) and does age affect safety?
NFA 1347 (SA 8602) was built in 1942, making it 84 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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