Nfa A491 over Steele Creek
GoodSullivan County, Tennessee · 1MI South of SR126 · Structure no. 820A4910001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A491 over Steele Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A491 over Steele Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A491 over Steele Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A491 over Steele 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A491 over Steele Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A491 over Steele Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A491 over Steele Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.