US Bridges

Nfa A185 over Pleasant Valley Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI SW JCT SR50&SR129 · Structure no. 590A1850001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A185 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A185 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A185
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location2.4 MI SW JCT SR50&SR129
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31865, -86.70117
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$214,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A185 over Pleasant Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A185 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 A185 over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A185 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A185 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.