Nfa A261 over Trail Fork Big Creek
FairPosted for loadCocke County, Tennessee · Off SR 107-S of Del Rio · Structure no. 150A2610001
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A261 over Trail Fork Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A261 over Trail Fork Big Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A261 over Trail Fork Big Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A261 over Trail 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A261 over Trail Fork Big Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A261 over Trail Fork Big Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A261 over Trail Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.