US Bridges

Nfa 2251 (sa 1409) over Little Proctor Creek

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · .1 MI from SR 52 · Structure no. 14022510001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2251 (sa 1409) over Little Proctor Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 2251 (sa 1409) over Little Proctor Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2251 (sa 1409)
CrossesLittle Proctor Creek
Location.1 MI from SR 52
RouteCounty Highway 2251
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56757, -85.51772
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2251 (sa 1409) over Little Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2251 (sa 1409) over Little Proctor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2251 (sa 1409) over Little Proctor Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2251 (sa 1409) over Little Proctor Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 2251 (sa 1409) over Little Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.