US Bridges

Nfa 2151 (sa 0814) over Connell Creek

Good

Cannon County, Tennessee · .1 MI East of SR53 · Structure no. 08021510007

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2151 (sa 0814) over Connell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2151 (sa 0814) over Connell Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNfa 2151 (sa 0814)
CrossesConnell Creek
Location.1 MI East of SR53
RouteCounty Highway 2151
Coordinates35.94019, -85.99696
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 2151 (sa 0814) over Connell Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2151 (sa 0814) over Connell 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2151 (sa 0814) over Connell Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2151 (sa 0814) over Connell Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2151 (sa 0814) over Connell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.