US Bridges

Nfa A058 over Big Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 10 M NW of Pulaski · Structure no. 280A0580001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A058 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A058 over Big Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A058
CrossesBig Creek
Location10 M NW of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates35.32483, -87.08961
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A058 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A058 over Big 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A058 over Big Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A058 over Big Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A058 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.