US Bridges

Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Richland Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 9 M. Ne. Pulaski. · Structure no. 28S62380009

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
809
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Richland Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 809 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,294 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 962 (sa 2830)
CrossesRichland Creek
Location9 M. Ne. Pulaski.
RouteCounty Highway 962
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28833, -86.90632
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic809 (2021)
Projected traffic1,294 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 962 (sa 2830) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Richland Creek carry?

About 809 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Richland Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.