US Bridges

Nfa A229 (sa 9115) over Factory Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI W of Lawrence Co. · Structure no. 910A2290001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A229 (sa 9115) over Factory Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A229 (sa 9115) over Factory Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A229 (sa 9115)
CrossesFactory Creek
Location1.6 MI W of Lawrence Co.
RouteCounty Highway 229
Coordinates35.20335, -87.60882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A229 (sa 9115) over Factory Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A229 (sa 9115) over Factory 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A229 (sa 9115) over Factory Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A229 (sa 9115) over Factory Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A229 (sa 9115) over Factory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.