US Bridges

Nfa 2574 over Trail Fork Big Creek

Good

Cocke County, Tennessee · 0.2 M W of SR107 · Structure no. 15025740001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2574 over Trail Fork Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2574 over Trail Fork Big Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 2574
CrossesTrail Fork Big Creek
Location0.2 M W of SR107
RouteCounty Highway 2574
Coordinates35.90698, -83.0235
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2021)
Projected traffic368 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2574 over Trail Fork Big Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2574 over Trail Fork Big 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2574 over Trail Fork Big Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2574 over Trail Fork Big Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2574 over Trail Fork Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.