US Bridges

Nfa 960 (sa 2806) over East Fork Shoals Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 4.3 M E of Minor Hill · Structure no. 28018750005

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 960 (sa 2806) over East Fork Shoals Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 960 (sa 2806) over East Fork Shoals Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 960 (sa 2806)
CrossesEast Fork Shoals Creek
Location4.3 M E of Minor Hill
RouteCounty Highway 960
Coordinates35.04082, -87.08446
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2021)
Projected traffic331 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 960 (sa 2806) over East Fork Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 960 (sa 2806) over East Fork Shoals 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 960 (sa 2806) over East Fork Shoals Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 960 (sa 2806) over East Fork Shoals Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 960 (sa 2806) over East Fork Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.