US Bridges

Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Chicken Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 2 M W of Pulaski · Structure no. 28018830007

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,805
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Chicken Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Chicken Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 1,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,888 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1883 (sa 2810)
CrossesChicken Creek
Location2 M W of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 1883
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19366, -87.06201
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,805 (2021)
Projected traffic2,888 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1883 (sa 2810) over Chicken 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 February 2024.

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

About 1,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.