US Bridges

Nfa 1891 (sa 2818) over Big Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 7 M N of Pulaski · Structure no. 28018910003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1891 (sa 2818) over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1891 (sa 2818) over Big Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1891 (sa 2818)
CrossesBig Creek
Location7 M N of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 1891
Coordinates35.27539, -87.05842
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2021)
Projected traffic214 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 1891 (sa 2818) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1891 (sa 2818) over Big 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 1891 (sa 2818) over Big Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1891 (sa 2818) over Big Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1891 (sa 2818) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.