Nfa H551 over Drainage Ditch
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · Cordova Green - Shelby · Structure no. 790X0050001
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa H551 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa H551 over Drainage Ditch 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 H551 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa H551 over Drainage Ditch 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 H551 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa H551 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Nfa H551 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.