US Bridges

Nfa 1875 (sa 2806) over E. Fork Shoals Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 5 M NW of Prospect · Structure no. 28018750001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1875 (sa 2806) over E. Fork Shoals Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1875 (sa 2806) over E. Fork Shoals Creek in Giles 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1875 (sa 2806)
CrossesE. Fork Shoals Creek
Location5 M NW of Prospect
RouteCounty Highway 1875
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06431, -87.07494
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2021)
Projected traffic282 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1875 (sa 2806) over E. Fork Shoals Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1875 (sa 2806) over E. Fork Shoals 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1875 (sa 2806) over E. Fork Shoals Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1875 (sa 2806) over E. Fork Shoals Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1875 (sa 2806) over E. Fork Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.