US Bridges

Nfa A280 over Butler Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI NE JCT SR13&SR227 · Structure no. 910A2800001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A280 over Butler Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A280 over Butler Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A280
CrossesButler Creek
Location2.8 MI NE JCT SR13&SR227
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0806, -87.65878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$727,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A280 over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A280 over Butler 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 A280 over Butler Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A280 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A280 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.