US Bridges

Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp Creek

Good

Cocke County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of Cosby · Structure no. 15025150001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2515 (sa 1501)
CrossesIndian Camp Creek
Location1 MI W of Cosby
RouteCounty Highway 2515
Coordinates35.80332, -83.25082
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp Creek carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.