US Bridges

Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Butler Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · 4 M. Ne. Shelbyville. · Structure no. 02020080005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Butler Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Butler Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 498 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2008 (sa 0220)
CrossesButler Creek
Location4 M. Ne. Shelbyville.
RouteCounty Highway 2008
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49957, -86.39207
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2021)
Projected traffic744 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$137,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Butler 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Butler Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Butler Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2008 (sa 0220) over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.