US Bridges

Nfa 892 over Pigham Creek

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI S of Carroll CO · Structure no. 390A7260001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 892 over Pigham Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 892 over Pigham Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 892
CrossesPigham Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Carroll CO
RouteCounty Highway 892
Coordinates35.81486, -88.41397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 892 over Pigham Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 892 over Pigham Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 892 over Pigham Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 892 over Pigham Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 892 over Pigham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.