Nfa A297 over Gulf Fork Big Creek
FairPosted for loadCocke County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI NE of Hartford · Structure no. 150A2970001
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A297 over Gulf Fork Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A297 over Gulf Fork Big Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A297 over Gulf Fork Big Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A297 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 A297 over Gulf Fork Big Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A297 over Gulf Fork Big Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A297 over Gulf Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.