US Bridges

Nfa A292 over Butler Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI NE JCT SR13&SR227 · Structure no. 910A2920003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A292 over Butler Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A292 over Butler Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A292
CrossesButler Creek
Location2.7 MI NE JCT SR13&SR227
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06147, -87.63808
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 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 A292 over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A292 over Butler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A292 over Butler Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A292 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A292 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.