US Bridges

Nfa 935 over Little Swan Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 2 M. W. Gordonsburg. · Structure no. 510A1410003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 935 over Little Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 935 over Little Swan Creek in Lewis 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 935
CrossesLittle Swan Creek
Location2 M. W. Gordonsburg.
RouteCounty Highway 935
Coordinates35.57217, -87.45863
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2021)
Projected traffic213 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 935 over Little Swan Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 935 over Little Swan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 935 over Little Swan Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 935 over Little Swan Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 935 over Little Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.