US Bridges

Nfa F217 over Fletcher Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Pate RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 790F2170001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F217 over Fletcher Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa F217 over Fletcher Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa F217
CrossesFletcher Creek
LocationPate RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates35.18881, -89.81161
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa F217 over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F217 over Fletcher 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa F217 over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F217 over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F217 over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.