US Bridges

Nfa A727 over Oliver Branch

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Giles County, Tennessee · 8 M E of Pulaski · Structure no. 280A1830003

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A727 over Oliver Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A727 over Oliver Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A727
CrossesOliver Branch
Location8 M E of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 727
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17929, -86.92475
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$91,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A727 over Oliver Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A727 over Oliver Branch 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 A727 over Oliver Branch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A727 over Oliver Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A727 over Oliver Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.