US Bridges

Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Pigeon Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · W Off SR70-.5 M N of I81 · Structure no. 300A0820003

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Pigeon Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A082 (sa 3020)
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationW Off SR70-.5 M N of I81
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27755, -82.92962
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic592 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$154,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Pigeon 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A082 (sa 3020) over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.