US Bridges

Nfa A801 over Buchannan Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 4.8 Mi.E.Of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0150025

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A801 over Buchannan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A801 over Buchannan Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 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 A801
CrossesBuchannan Creek
Location4.8 Mi.E.Of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 801
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.183, -86.93924
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 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$757,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A801 over Buchannan Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Nfa A801 over Buchannan 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 A801 over Buchannan Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A801 over Buchannan Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A801 over Buchannan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.