US Bridges

Nfa 963 over Choate Creek

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · 8.2 Mi.W.Of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0150003

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 963 over Choate Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 963 over Choate Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 963
CrossesChoate Creek
Location8.2 Mi.W.Of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 963
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22568, -87.18677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 963 over Choate Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 963 over Choate 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 963 over Choate Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 963 over Choate Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 963 over Choate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.