US Bridges

Nfa A251 over Nfa A251 / Ebl I40

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 2 MI from SR101 · Structure no. 18I00400061

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A251 over Nfa A251 / Ebl I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A251 over Nfa A251 / Ebl I40 in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A251
CrossesNfa A251 / Ebl I40
Location2 MI from SR101
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95298, -84.95342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2020)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A251 over Nfa A251 / Ebl I40 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A251 over Nfa A251 / Ebl I40 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A251 over Nfa A251 / Ebl I40 carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A251 over Nfa A251 / Ebl I40?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A251 over Nfa A251 / Ebl I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.