US Bridges

Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI West of Lawrence C · Structure no. 910A5360005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A536
CrossesShawnette Creek
Location4.2 MI West of Lawrence C
RouteCounty Highway 536
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18528, -87.65121
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$970,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A536 over Shawnette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.