Nfa A251 over Silver Creek
GoodGiles County, Tennessee · 3 M NW of Elkton · Structure no. 280A2510001
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A251 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A251 over Silver Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A251 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A251 over Silver 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A251 over Silver Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A251 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A251 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.