US Bridges

Nfa A140 over Pigeon Roost Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 4.3 M NE of Pulaski · Structure no. 280A1400007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A140 over Pigeon Roost Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A140 over Pigeon Roost 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A140
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location4.3 M NE of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates35.24133, -86.9689
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A140 over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A140 over Pigeon Roost 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A140 over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A140 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A140 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.