US Bridges

Nfa A401 over West Fork Shoal Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 2 M S of Goodspring · Structure no. 280A4010001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A401 over West Fork Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A401 over West Fork Shoal Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A401
CrossesWest Fork Shoal Creek
Location2 M S of Goodspring
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1052, -87.13426
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A401 over West Fork Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A401 over West Fork Shoal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A401 over West Fork Shoal Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A401 over West Fork Shoal Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A401 over West Fork Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.