US Bridges

Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Baugh RD / I65

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · 1 M NE of Elkton · Structure no. 28I00650011

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Baugh RD / I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Baugh RD / I65 in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1898 (sa 2824)
CrossesBaugh RD / I65
Location1 M NE of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 1898
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06218, -86.88159
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic746 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Baugh RD / I65 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Baugh RD / I65 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Baugh RD / I65 carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Baugh RD / I65?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1898 (sa 2824) over Baugh RD / I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.