US Bridges

Nfa A517 over Pleasant Run Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 0.1 E SR 7 in Pulaski · Structure no. 280A5170001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A517 over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A517 over Pleasant Run Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A517
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location0.1 E SR 7 in Pulaski
RouteCity Street 517
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20445, -87.0267
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic544 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A517 over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Nfa A517 over Pleasant Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A517 over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A517 over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A517 over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.