US Bridges

Nfa B042 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · In Lawrenceburg · Structure no. 50031680001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B042 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B042 over Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B042
CrossesShoal Creek
LocationIn Lawrenceburg
RouteCity Street 42
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23573, -87.33698
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2020)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 B042 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B042 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B042 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B042 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B042 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.