US Bridges

Nfa A177 over Newman RD / I65

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · 10 M SE of Pulaski · Structure no. 28I00650019

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A177 over Newman RD / I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A177 over Newman RD / I65 in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A177
CrossesNewman RD / I65
Location10 M SE of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1081, -86.8845
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 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 traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A177 over Newman RD / I65 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A177 over Newman 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 A177 over Newman RD / I65 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A177 over Newman RD / I65?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A177 over Newman RD / I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.