US Bridges

Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Richland Creek

PoorPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · 6 M NW of Pulaski · Structure no. 28018830005

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Richland Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 683 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1883 (sa 2810)
CrossesRichland Creek
Location6 M NW of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 1883
Coordinates35.22626, -87.11491
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$491,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Richland Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.