US Bridges

Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI W of Lawrence Co. · Structure no. 910A5360001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A536
CrossesShawnette Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Lawrence Co.
RouteCounty Highway 536
Coordinates35.18795, -87.61784
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A536 over Shawnette 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 A536 over Shawnette Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.