US Bridges

Nfa 1900 (sa 2821) over Buchanan Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 4 M SE of Pulaski · Structure no. 28019000003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1900 (sa 2821) over Buchanan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1900 (sa 2821) over Buchanan Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1900 (sa 2821)
CrossesBuchanan Creek
Location4 M SE of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 1900
Coordinates35.14306, -86.96659
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2021)
Projected traffic454 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$242,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1900 (sa 2821) over Buchanan Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1900 (sa 2821) over Buchanan 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 1900 (sa 2821) over Buchanan Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1900 (sa 2821) over Buchanan Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1900 (sa 2821) over Buchanan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.