US Bridges

FAU 3175 over Pleasant Run Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · In Downtown Pulaski · Structure no. 28L31750001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,779
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3175 over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3175 over Pleasant Run Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,779 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,846 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 3175
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
LocationIn Downtown Pulaski
RouteCity Street 3175
Coordinates35.19968, -87.02934
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,779 (2021)
Projected traffic2,846 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3175 over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3175 over Pleasant Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3175 over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 1,779 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3175 over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3175 over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.