US Bridges

Nfa A951 over Little Hurricane Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · West of SR130 · Structure no. 260A9510001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A951 over Little Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A951 over Little Hurricane Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A951
CrossesLittle Hurricane Creek
LocationWest of SR130
RouteCounty Highway 951
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2759, -86.20637
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2020)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A951 over Little Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A951 over Little Hurricane 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A951 over Little Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A951 over Little Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A951 over Little Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.