US Bridges

Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Bradshaw Creek

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Giles County, Tennessee · 4.5 M N of Frankewing · Structure no. 28018890001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Bradshaw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Bradshaw Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1889 (sa 2831)
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location4.5 M N of Frankewing
RouteCounty Highway 1889
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24291, -86.83617
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic184 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1889 (sa 2831) over Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Bradshaw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1889 (sa 2831) over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.