US Bridges

NFSR 209 over Brush Creek

Good

Cocke County, Tennessee · 1.5 Miles South Tn 107 · Structure no. 080402000003041

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1990 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 209 over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 209 over Brush Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 90 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNFSR 209
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.5 Miles South Tn 107
RouteFederal Lands Road 209.1
Coordinates35.94794, -82.93367
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1990)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 209 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is NFSR 209 over Brush 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 209 over Brush Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is NFSR 209 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 209 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.