US Bridges

Nfa 1817 (sa 2813) over Weakley Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 11 M NW of Pulaski · Structure no. 28018170001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1817 (sa 2813) over Weakley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1817 (sa 2813) over Weakley Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa 1817 (sa 2813)
CrossesWeakley Creek
Location11 M NW of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 1817
Coordinates35.27065, -87.20289
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2021)
Projected traffic344 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1817 (sa 2813) over Weakley Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1817 (sa 2813) over Weakley 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 1817 (sa 2813) over Weakley Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1817 (sa 2813) over Weakley Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1817 (sa 2813) over Weakley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.