US Bridges

Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over Tacket Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 3 M E of Minor Hill · Structure no. 280A3660003

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over Tacket Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over Tacket Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 960 (sa 2805)
CrossesTacket Branch
Location3 M E of Minor Hill
RouteCounty Highway 960
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05951, -87.1097
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 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$169,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over Tacket Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over Tacket Branch 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 Tacket Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over Tacket Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 960 (sa 2805) over Tacket Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.