Nfa A229 over Shaws Creek Overflow
FairPosted for loadFayette County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI SE JCT SR193&SR196 · Structure no. 240A2290005
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A229 over Shaws Creek Overflow is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A229 over Shaws Creek Overflow in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 A229 over Shaws Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A229 over Shaws Creek Overflow 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A229 over Shaws Creek Overflow carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A229 over Shaws Creek Overflow?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A229 over Shaws Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.