US Bridges

Nfa 1983 (sa 5904) over Pleasant Valley Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI SW JCT SR50&SR129 · Structure no. 59019830001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1983 (sa 5904) over Pleasant Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1983 (sa 5904) over Pleasant Valley Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1983 (sa 5904)
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location1.9 MI SW JCT SR50&SR129
RouteCounty Highway 1983
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31723, -86.68845
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2021)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1983 (sa 5904) over Pleasant Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1983 (sa 5904) over Pleasant Valley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1983 (sa 5904) over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1983 (sa 5904) over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1983 (sa 5904) over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.