Nfa A252 over Little Shawnette Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Tennessee · 4.6 MI NE JCT SR13&SR203 · Structure no. 910A2520001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A252 over Little Shawnette Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A252 over Little Shawnette Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A252 over Little Shawnette Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A252 over Little Shawnette Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A252 over Little Shawnette Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A252 over Little Shawnette Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A252 over Little Shawnette Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.