FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COSBY CAMPGROUND A

Carrying COSBY CAMPGROUND A over CRYING CREEK

0.2 MILES SOUTH FROM TN R, Cocke, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COSBY CAMPGROUND A

The COSBY CAMPGROUND A bridge in Cocke, Tennessee carries COSBY CAMPGROUND A over CRYING CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How COSBY CAMPGROUND A compares

▲ 3.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Tennessee bridges
190
Bridges in Cocke · 13 in Poor condition
COSBY CAMPGROUND A 32.7 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
1 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5460187P0000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COSBY CAMPGROUND A is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare COSBY CAMPGROUND A against other structures in Cocke and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for COSBY CAMPGROUND A?

COSBY CAMPGROUND A in Cocke, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COSBY CAMPGROUND A inspected?

COSBY CAMPGROUND A's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COSBY CAMPGROUND A is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COSBY CAMPGROUND A?

COSBY CAMPGROUND A has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COSBY CAMPGROUND A?

COSBY CAMPGROUND A is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is COSBY CAMPGROUND A and does age affect safety?

COSBY CAMPGROUND A was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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