US Bridges

Nfa A437 over Shannon Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 4.2 M W of Goodspring · Structure no. 280A4370001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A437 over Shannon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A437 over Shannon Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A437
CrossesShannon Creek
Location4.2 M W of Goodspring
RouteCounty Highway 437
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14365, -87.18172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A437 over Shannon Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A437 over Shannon 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 A437 over Shannon Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A437 over Shannon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A437 over Shannon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.