US Bridges

Nfa A195 over Pleasant Valley Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI SW JCT SR50&SR129 · Structure no. 590A1950001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A195 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A195 over Pleasant Valley Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A195
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location1.7 MI SW JCT SR50&SR129
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31419, -86.68042
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A195 over Pleasant Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Nfa A195 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 A195 over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A195 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A195 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.