US Bridges

Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Big Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 14 M. Nw. Pulaski. · Structure no. 28009660001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
384 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Big Creek in Giles 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 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2042. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 966 (sa 2817)
CrossesBig Creek
Location14 M. Nw. Pulaski.
RouteCounty Highway 966
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31361, -87.0876
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2021)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 966 (sa 2817) over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Big 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Big Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Big Creek?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.