US Bridges

Cosby Campground a over Crying Creek

Good

Cocke County, Tennessee · 0.2 Miles South from Tn R · Structure no. 5460187P0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Cosby Campground a over Crying Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cosby Campground a over Crying Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCosby Campground a
CrossesCrying Creek
Location0.2 Miles South from Tn R
RouteFederal Lands Road 21
Coordinates35.78161, -83.21697
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2019)
Projected traffic2 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cosby Campground a over Crying Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cosby Campground a over Crying Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Cosby Campground a over Crying Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cosby Campground a over Crying Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Cosby Campground a over Crying Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.