US Bridges

Nfa A148 over Burton Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 9 M NE of Pulaski · Structure no. 280A1480001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A148 over Burton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A148 over Burton Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa A148
CrossesBurton Creek
Location9 M NE of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates35.27854, -86.9184
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 A148 over Burton Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A148 over Burton 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 A148 over Burton Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A148 over Burton Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A148 over Burton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.