US Bridges

Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over West Fork Shoal Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 1 M E of Minor Hill · Structure no. 280A3660001

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over West Fork Shoal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over West Fork Shoal Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 88 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 960 (sa 2805)
CrossesWest Fork Shoal Creek
Location1 M E of Minor Hill
RouteCounty Highway 960
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04871, -87.14069
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2021)
Projected traffic331 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$110,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over West Fork Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over West Fork Shoal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over West Fork Shoal Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over West Fork Shoal Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over West Fork Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.