US Bridges

Nfa A175 over W. Fork Bradshaw Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 11 M NE of Pulaski · Structure no. 280A1750001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A175 over W. Fork Bradshaw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A175 over W. Fork Bradshaw 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A175
CrossesW. Fork Bradshaw Creek
Location11 M NE of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27671, -86.85082
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$98,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A175 over W. Fork Bradshaw Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A175 over W. Fork Bradshaw 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 A175 over W. Fork Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A175 over W. Fork Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A175 over W. Fork Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.