US Bridges

Nfa A283 over First Butler Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI SE JCT SR13&SR203 · Structure no. 910A2830001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A283 over First Butler Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A283 over First Butler Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A283
CrossesFirst Butler Creek
Location2.4 MI SE JCT SR13&SR203
RouteCounty Highway 283
Coordinates35.18222, -87.725
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$70,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A283 over First Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A283 over First 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 A283 over First Butler Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A283 over First Butler Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A283 over First Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.