US Bridges

Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Puncheon Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · West of SR131 · Structure no. 29S24780005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Puncheon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Puncheon Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1274 (sa 2907)
CrossesPuncheon Creek
LocationWest of SR131
RouteCounty Highway 1274
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35062, -83.5204
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2021)
Projected traffic470 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 Puncheon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.