Nfa 1242 over John Creek
FairCocke County, Tennessee · W of SR107-1.6 S Del Rio · Structure no. 15S24850025
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 458
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1242 over John Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 1242 over John Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 | 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 over John Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1242 over John 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 over John Creek carry?
About 458 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1242 over John Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1242 over John Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.