Nfa A279 over Nelson Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI S. of SR 3 · Structure no. 490A2790003
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A279 over Nelson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A279 over Nelson Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 A279 over Nelson Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A279 over Nelson 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A279 over Nelson Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A279 over Nelson Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A279 over Nelson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.