US Bridges

Nfa 5694 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · .84 Mi.N.Of Lawrenceburg · Structure no. 50SR0150009

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,083
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5694 over Shoal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 5694 over Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 96 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 5 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 5,083 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,966 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 5694
CrossesShoal Creek
Location.84 Mi.N.Of Lawrenceburg
RouteCounty Highway 5694
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2353, -87.29098
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,083 (2021)
Projected traffic8,966 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5694 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Nfa 5694 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 5694 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 5,083 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5694 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5694 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.