US Bridges

NFA1041 over Big Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · 2 M S of SR9-SR63 JCT · Structure no. 07S24450001

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,104
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NFA1041 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFA1041 over Big Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 89 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 3,104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,966 by 2042. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNFA1041
CrossesBig Creek
Location2 M S of SR9-SR63 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1041
Coordinates36.35278, -84.12707
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,104 (2021)
Projected traffic4,966 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFA1041 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is NFA1041 over Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NFA1041 over Big Creek carry?

About 3,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NFA1041 over Big Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NFA1041 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.