Nfa 3159 over Little Shoal Creek
FairLawrence County, Tennessee · 2.2 M. Nw. Lawrenceburg. · Structure no. 500A0790001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,320
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 3159 over Little Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 3159 over Little Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 3159 over Little Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 3159 over Little 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 3159 over Little Shoal Creek carry?
About 2,320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 3159 over Little Shoal Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 3159 over Little Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.