US Bridges

Nfa A345 over Donahue Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 4.5 M S of Pulaski · Structure no. 280A3450001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A345 over Donahue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A345 over Donahue Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A345
CrossesDonahue Creek
Location4.5 M S of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 345
Coordinates35.13512, -87.06658
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$77,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A345 over Donahue Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A345 over Donahue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A345 over Donahue Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A345 over Donahue Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A345 over Donahue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.