US Bridges

Nfa A563 over Chisolm Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 2 M. E. Wayne Co. Ln. · Structure no. 500A5630001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A563 over Chisolm Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A563 over Chisolm Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A563
CrossesChisolm Creek
Location2 M. E. Wayne Co. Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 563
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16393, -87.54308
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A563 over Chisolm Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A563 over Chisolm 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 A563 over Chisolm Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A563 over Chisolm Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A563 over Chisolm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.