Nfa 1426 (sa 5007) over Shoal Creek
PoorLawrence County, Tennessee · 1.5 M. Se. Westpoint. · Structure no. 50018090001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 242 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 673
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1426 (sa 5007) over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1426 (sa 5007) over Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 673 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1426 (sa 5007) over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1426 (sa 5007) over Shoal 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 1426 (sa 5007) over Shoal Creek carry?
About 673 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1426 (sa 5007) over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1426 (sa 5007) over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.