US Bridges

Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · Off SR107-S of Del Rio · Structure no. 15S24850023

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Dry Fork Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 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)
CrossesDry Fork Creek
LocationOff SR107-S of Del Rio
RouteCounty Highway 1242
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89, -83.00048
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2021)
Projected traffic624 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1242 (sa 1505) over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.