US Bridges

Nfa A800 over Leatherwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · 3.3 Mi.E.Of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0150023

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A800 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A800 over Leatherwood Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A800
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location3.3 Mi.E.Of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17579, -86.96189
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A800 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Nfa A800 over Leatherwood 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 A800 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A800 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A800 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.