US Bridges

Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Ragsdale Creek

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · 4 M SW of Elkton · Structure no. 28018940003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Ragsdale Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Ragsdale Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1894 (sa 2823)
CrossesRagsdale Creek
Location4 M SW of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 1894
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.99876, -86.93565
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$89,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Ragsdale Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Ragsdale 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Ragsdale Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Ragsdale Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1894 (sa 2823) over Ragsdale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.