Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek
FairCocke County, Tennessee · 5 MI E of I40-S of SR9 · Structure no. 15025740015
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 586
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big 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 Gulf Fork Big Creek carry?
About 586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.