Nfa A851 over Sharps Creek
FairSullivan County, Tennessee · S Off US421 near Lake · Structure no. 820A8510001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A851 over Sharps Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A851 over Sharps Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A851 over Sharps Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A851 over Sharps Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A851 over Sharps Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A851 over Sharps Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A851 over Sharps Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.