Nfa A518 over Steele Creek
GoodSullivan County, Tennessee · 1MI North of SR126 · Structure no. 820A5180001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 911
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A518 over Steele Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A518 over Steele Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 911 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A518 over Steele Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A518 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 A518 over Steele Creek carry?
About 911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A518 over Steele Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A518 over Steele Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.