Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bell Creek
FairGiles County, Tennessee · 7 M N of Elkton · Structure no. 28S62350003
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 403
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bell Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.
It carries about 403 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bell Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bell 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 983 (sa 2825) over Bell Creek carry?
About 403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bell Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.