US Bridges

Nfa A419 over Choate Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 8.5 M W of Pulaski · Structure no. 280A4190001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A419 over Choate Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A419 over Choate Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A419
CrossesChoate Creek
Location8.5 M W of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 419
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22504, -87.17899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2020)
Projected traffic976 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A419 over Choate Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nfa A419 over Choate 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A419 over Choate Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A419 over Choate Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A419 over Choate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.