US Bridges

Nfa A451 over Van Creek

PoorPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 5 MI W of Lexington · Structure no. 390A4510005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A451 over Van Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A451 over Van Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A451
CrossesVan Creek
Location5 MI W of Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 451
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63975, -88.49678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2020)
Projected traffic992 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A451 over Van Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A451 over Van Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A451 over Van Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A451 over Van Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A451 over Van Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.