US Bridges

Nfa A089 over Shoal Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · On Lincoln St-Etheridge · Structure no. 500A0890001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,745
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A089 over Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A089 over Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,745 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,392 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A089
CrossesShoal Creek
LocationOn Lincoln St-Etheridge
RouteCity Street 89
Coordinates35.31989, -87.29602
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,745 (2020)
Projected traffic20,392 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 A089 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A089 over Shoal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A089 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 12,745 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A089 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A089 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.