Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek
FairCocke County, Tennessee · 3 Mi. E of Hartford · Structure no. 15S24850019
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 208
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 2006, making it 19 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek carry?
About 208 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 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Gulf Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.