Nfa A521 over Shoal Creek
GoodLawrence County, Tennessee · 6.2 M. Sw. Lawrenceberg. · Structure no. 500A5210007
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A521 over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A521 over Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A521 over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A521 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A521 over Shoal Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A521 over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A521 over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.