US Bridges

Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple Creek

Good

Cocke County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI NE of Hartford · Structure no. 15S24850005

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,346
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Cripple Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,346 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,464 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNfa 1242 (sa 1505)
CrossesCripple Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 1242
Coordinates35.8201, -83.13225
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,346 (2021)
Projected traffic2,464 by 2040
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 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.