Nfa A501 over Bradshaw Creek
FairGiles County, Tennessee · .2 Mi.E.Of Frankenwing · Structure no. 28SR0150037
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A501 over Bradshaw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A501 over Bradshaw Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 96 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A501 over Bradshaw Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Nfa A501 over Bradshaw 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A501 over Bradshaw Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A501 over Bradshaw Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A501 over Bradshaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.