US Bridges

Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI NE of Hartford · Structure no. 15S24850017

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 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 - single or spread 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 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 2,080 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1242 (sa 1505)
CrossesGulf Fork Big Creek
Location2.7 MI NE of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 1242
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8312, -83.0982
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,346 (2021)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2038
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 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 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 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 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 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.