US Bridges

Baugh RD Nfa 1898 over I65 Weigh Station Bp Ram

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 2 Mile NE of Elkton · Structure no. 28I00650043

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baugh RD Nfa 1898 over I65 Weigh Station Bp Ram is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baugh RD Nfa 1898 over I65 Weigh Station Bp Ram in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesBaugh RD Nfa 1898
CrossesI65 Weigh Station Bp Ram
Location2 Mile NE of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 1898
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06289, -86.88032
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed9.3 mi (15 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baugh RD Nfa 1898 over I65 Weigh Station Bp Ram built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baugh RD Nfa 1898 over I65 Weigh Station Bp Ram 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Baugh RD Nfa 1898 over I65 Weigh Station Bp Ram carry?

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

How long is Baugh RD Nfa 1898 over I65 Weigh Station Bp Ram?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baugh RD Nfa 1898 over I65 Weigh Station Bp Ram?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.