US Bridges

Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 0.4 Mi. NE of Hartford · Structure no. 15S24850003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 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 1975, so it is 50 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 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 30 ft (9 m) long and 42 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
Location0.4 Mi. NE of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 1242
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81871, -83.13689
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1975, making it 50 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 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.