US Bridges

Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Cracker Creek

FairPosted for load

Grainger County, Tennessee · West of SR131 · Structure no. 29S24780003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Cracker Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Cracker Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1274 (sa 2907)
CrossesCracker Creek
LocationWest of SR131
RouteCounty Highway 1274
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34327, -83.5374
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2021)
Projected traffic579 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Cracker 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 Cracker Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.