US Bridges

Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · E of I40 at Hartford · Structure no. 15S24850001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,346
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 1,346 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,464 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1242 (sa 1505)
CrossesCripple Creek
LocationE of I40 at Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 1242
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.817, -83.1412
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,346 (2021)
Projected traffic2,464 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple 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 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple Creek carry?

About 1,346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.