Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Ford Creek
GoodGiles County, Tennessee · 0.07 M. N. Prospect. · Structure no. 28F00380003
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Ford Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Ford Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 71 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Ford Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Ford Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Ford Creek carry?
About 667 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Ford Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Ford Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.