US Bridges

Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Notchy Creek

Poor

Grainger County, Tennessee · West of SR131 · Structure no. 29S24780007

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Notchy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Notchy Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1274 (sa 2907)
CrossesNotchy Creek
LocationWest of SR131
RouteCounty Highway 1274
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36427, -83.46308
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2021)
Projected traffic368 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1274 (sa 2907) over Notchy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.