US Bridges

Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Kelley Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 3 M NE of Elkton · Structure no. 28018980007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Kelley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Kelley Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1898 (sa 2824)
CrossesKelley Creek
Location3 M NE of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 1898
Coordinates35.06963, -86.84414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2021)
Projected traffic574 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$154,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Kelley Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Kelley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Kelley Creek carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Kelley Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Kelley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.