US Bridges

SR437 over Butler Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · Outside Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR4370011

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,478
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR437 over Butler Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR437 over Butler Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,478 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,968 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSR437
CrossesButler Creek
LocationOutside Shelbyville
RouteState Highway 437
Coordinates35.50135, -86.39485
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,478 (2021)
Projected traffic7,968 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR437 over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR437 over Butler 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR437 over Butler Creek carry?

About 4,478 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR437 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR437 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.