US Bridges

Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp Creek

Poor

Cocke County, Tennessee · 1 M W. of Cosby · Structure no. 15025150005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 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 slab carrying Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 494 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2515 (sa 1501)
CrossesIndian Camp Creek
Location1 M W. of Cosby
RouteCounty Highway 2515
Coordinates35.80203, -83.25253
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2021)
Projected traffic790 by 2042
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 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.