US Bridges

Nfa 1891 (sa 2818) over Big Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 8 M N of Pulaski · Structure no. 28018910005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1891 (sa 2818) over Big Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1891 (sa 2818)
CrossesBig Creek
Location8 M N of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 1891
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28791, -87.05972
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1891 (sa 2818) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1891 (sa 2818) over Big 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 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 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.