US Bridges

Nfa A535 over Forty-Eight Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI W of Lawrence Co. · Structure no. 910A5350001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A535 over Forty-Eight Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A535 over Forty-Eight Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A535
CrossesForty-Eight Creek
Location4.2 MI W of Lawrence Co.
RouteCounty Highway 535
Coordinates35.29853, -87.65168
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A535 over Forty-Eight Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A535 over Forty-Eight 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A535 over Forty-Eight Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A535 over Forty-Eight Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A535 over Forty-Eight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.