US Bridges

Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Dry Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 7 M NW of Pulaski · Structure no. 28018830003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Dry Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1883 (sa 2810)
CrossesDry Creek
Location7 M NW of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 1883
Coordinates35.25386, -87.12452
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.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2021)
Projected traffic1,093 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 1883 (sa 2810) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Dry 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 1883 (sa 2810) over Dry Creek carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.