Nfa A251 over Emory River
GoodMorgan County, Tennessee · 3 M N of US27 @ Wartburg · Structure no. 650A2510001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A251 over Emory River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A251 over Emory River in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A251 over Emory River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A251 over Emory River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A251 over Emory River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A251 over Emory River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A251 over Emory River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.