US Bridges

Nfa 1327 (sa 1515) over Fowler Grove Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 2 MI E of Bybee · Structure no. 15S24870003

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
455
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1327 (sa 1515) over Fowler Grove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1327 (sa 1515) over Fowler Grove Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1327 (sa 1515)
CrossesFowler Grove Creek
Location2 MI E of Bybee
RouteCounty Highway 1327
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03898, -83.13372
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2021)
Projected traffic928 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$122,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1327 (sa 1515) over Fowler Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1327 (sa 1515) over Fowler Grove 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 1327 (sa 1515) over Fowler Grove Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1327 (sa 1515) over Fowler Grove Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1327 (sa 1515) over Fowler Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.