Nfa A243 over Shipman Creek
GoodBedford County, Tennessee · 2.1 M. Sw. Normandy. · Structure no. 020A2430001
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A243 over Shipman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A243 over Shipman Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A243 over Shipman Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A243 over Shipman 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 2025.
How much traffic does Nfa A243 over Shipman Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A243 over Shipman Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A243 over Shipman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.