Nfa A424 over Short Creek
GoodBlount County, Tennessee · 1.5 M. W. Townsend. · Structure no. 050A4240001
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,490
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A424 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A424 over Short Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,384 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A424 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A424 over Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A424 over Short Creek carry?
About 1,490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A424 over Short Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Nfa A424 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.