Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek
FairCocke County, Tennessee · 4 M NE of Hartford · Structure no. 150A2870015
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 586
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 1994, making it 31 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2574 over Gulf Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.