US Bridges

Nfa 2515 (sa 1501) over Indian Camp Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 1 Mi. W. of Cosby · Structure no. 15025150007

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 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 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 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2515 (sa 1501)
CrossesIndian Camp Creek
Location1 Mi. W. of Cosby
RouteCounty Highway 2515
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8013, -83.25238
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 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 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.