US Bridges

Nfa A551 over Beaver Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In City of Bristol · Structure no. 820A5510001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A551 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A551 over Beaver Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A551
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationIn City of Bristol
RouteCity Street 551
Coordinates36.5777, -82.18798
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A551 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A551 over Beaver 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 A551 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A551 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A551 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.