US Bridges

Nfa 1904 (sa 2828) over N Fk Pigeon Roost Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 5 M NE of Pulaski · Structure no. 28019040001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1904 (sa 2828) over N Fk Pigeon Roost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1904 (sa 2828) over N Fk Pigeon Roost Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,573 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1904 (sa 2828)
CrossesN Fk Pigeon Roost Creek
Location5 M NE of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 1904
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25756, -86.97091
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2021)
Projected traffic1,573 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$157,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1904 (sa 2828) over N Fk Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1904 (sa 2828) over N Fk Pigeon Roost 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1904 (sa 2828) over N Fk Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1904 (sa 2828) over N Fk Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1904 (sa 2828) over N Fk Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.