US Bridges

Nfa A552 (sa 5028) over Spring Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 3.5 M. Sw. Lawrenceberg. · Structure no. 500A5520007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A552 (sa 5028) over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A552 (sa 5028) over Spring Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A552 (sa 5028)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.5 M. Sw. Lawrenceberg.
RouteCounty Highway 552
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22632, -87.43703
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$148,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A552 (sa 5028) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A552 (sa 5028) over Spring 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A552 (sa 5028) over Spring Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A552 (sa 5028) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A552 (sa 5028) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.