US Bridges

Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Williams Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · West of SR131 · Structure no. 29S24780001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Williams Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Williams Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1274 (sa 2907)
CrossesWilliams Creek
LocationWest of SR131
RouteCounty Highway 1274
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30817, -83.61875
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2021)
Projected traffic427 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Williams 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Williams Creek carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Williams Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.