US Bridges

Nfa A264 (sa 9114) over Middle Butler Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI NE JCT SR13&SR227 · Structure no. 910A2640001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A264 (sa 9114) over Middle Butler Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A264 (sa 9114) over Middle Butler Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A264 (sa 9114)
CrossesMiddle Butler Creek
Location3.8 MI NE JCT SR13&SR227
RouteCounty Highway 264
Coordinates35.0981, -87.67365
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic512 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A264 (sa 9114) over Middle Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A264 (sa 9114) over Middle Butler 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A264 (sa 9114) over Middle Butler Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A264 (sa 9114) over Middle Butler Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A264 (sa 9114) over Middle Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.