Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Richland Creek
FairGiles County, Tennessee · 7.5 M S of Pulaski · Structure no. 28S62340007
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 410 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Richland Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2042. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Richland Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Richland Creek carry?
About 667 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Richland Creek?
The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 981 (sa 2821) over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.