US Bridges

Nfa A767 (sa 2827) over Buchanan Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 9 M. Ne. Pulaski. · Structure no. 28F00310001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A767 (sa 2827) over Buchanan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A767 (sa 2827) over Buchanan Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, 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 5 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A767 (sa 2827)
CrossesBuchanan Creek
Location9 M. Ne. Pulaski.
RouteCounty Highway 767
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.23314, -86.91689
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic592 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$139,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A767 (sa 2827) over Buchanan Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A767 (sa 2827) over Buchanan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A767 (sa 2827) over Buchanan Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A767 (sa 2827) over Buchanan Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A767 (sa 2827) over Buchanan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.