US Bridges

Nfa A251 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · Leegen RD - Humphreys CO · Structure no. 430A2510001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
121 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A251 over Hurricane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A251 over Hurricane Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A251
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationLeegen RD - Humphreys CO
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01762, -87.70965
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$652,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A251 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A251 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A251 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A251 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A251 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.