NFA837 over Choate Creek
FairGiles County, Tennessee · 6.8 Mi.W.Of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0150005
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NFA837 over Choate Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NFA837 over Choate Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1963, 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.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFA837 over Choate Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is NFA837 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 NFA837 over Choate Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is NFA837 over Choate Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NFA837 over Choate Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.