US Bridges

Nfa A021 over Skillet Creek

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of Macon Co. · Structure no. 850A0210003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A021 over Skillet Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A021 over Skillet Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A021
CrossesSkillet Creek
Location2 MI S of Macon Co.
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45223, -86.18755
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$109,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A021 over Skillet Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A021 over Skillet 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A021 over Skillet Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A021 over Skillet Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A021 over Skillet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.