US Bridges

Nfa A451 over North Fork Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 6 MI N of SR200 · Structure no. 390A4510001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A451 over North Fork Deer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A451 over North Fork Deer Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A451
CrossesNorth Fork Deer Creek
Location6 MI N of SR200
RouteCounty Highway 451
Coordinates35.63575, -88.51464
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic752 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$116,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A451 over North Fork Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A451 over North Fork Deer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A451 over North Fork Deer Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A451 over North Fork Deer Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A451 over North Fork Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.