US Bridges

Nfa 2574 over Middle Fork Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 0.74 MI W of SR107 · Structure no. 15025740003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2574 over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2574 over Middle Fork Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesNfa 2574
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location0.74 MI W of SR107
RouteCounty Highway 2574
Coordinates35.90525, -83.03291
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2021)
Projected traffic224 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Middle Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2574 over Middle Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2574 over Middle Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 2574 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2574 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.