Nfa A179 over Shaws Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI SW JCT SR76&SR193 · Structure no. 240A1790001
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A179 over Shaws Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A179 over Shaws Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 20 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A179 over Shaws Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A179 over Shaws Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A179 over Shaws Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A179 over Shaws Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A179 over Shaws Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.