US Bridges

Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek

Poor

Cocke County, Tennessee · 4 MI E of I40-5M N of Li. · Structure no. 15025740017

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 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 1978, so it is 47 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2574
CrossesGulf Fork Big Creek
Location4 MI E of I40-5M N of Li.
RouteCounty Highway 2574
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.85072, -83.10115
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2021)
Projected traffic938 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$541,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big 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 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 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.