US Bridges

Nfa A351 over East Fork Stones River

Good

Cannon County, Tennessee · Near Prater · Structure no. 080A3510001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A351 over East Fork Stones River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A351 over East Fork Stones River in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A351
CrossesEast Fork Stones River
LocationNear Prater
RouteCounty Highway 351
Coordinates35.83141, -86.00111
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A351 over East Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A351 over East Fork Stones River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A351 over East Fork Stones River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A351 over East Fork Stones River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A351 over East Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.