US Bridges

Nfa A291 over Snake Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI SW JCT SR50&SR271 · Structure no. 590A2910001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A291 over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A291 over Snake Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A291
CrossesSnake Creek
Location2.3 MI SW JCT SR50&SR271
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42072, -86.74184
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$124,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A291 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Nfa A291 over Snake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A291 over Snake Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A291 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A291 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.