US Bridges

Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Branch of Big Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 11 M. Nw. Pulaski. · Structure no. 28009660003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Branch of Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 966 (sa 2817) over Branch of 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 739 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 966 (sa 2817)
CrossesBranch of Big Creek
Location11 M. Nw. Pulaski.
RouteCounty Highway 966
Coordinates35.31283, -87.08968
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 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 Branch of Big Creek built?

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

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

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

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

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.