Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek
GoodCocke County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI NE of Hartford · Structure no. 15S24850013
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,346
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,080 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big 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 Gulf Fork Big Creek carry?
About 1,346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.