US Bridges

Nfa 1851 over Branch of Yellow Creek

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · Gilliam Hollow RD · Structure no. 22018510001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1851 over Branch of Yellow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1851 over Branch of Yellow Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1851
CrossesBranch of Yellow Creek
LocationGilliam Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 1851
Coordinates36.10517, -87.51083
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2021)
Projected traffic416 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1851 over Branch of Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1851 over Branch of Yellow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1851 over Branch of Yellow Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1851 over Branch of Yellow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1851 over Branch of Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.