Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bell Creek
Giles County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bell Creek in Giles County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 403 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 135 of the 321 inventoried bridges in Giles County rated fair (42.1%); 5 (1.6%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 26 ft |
| Location | 7 M N of Elkton |
| NBI structure number | 28S62350003 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Giles County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I65 over Brown Branch | 1964 | 27,317 | Good |
| I65 over I65RL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75 | 1965 | 27,317 | Fair |
| I65 over I65LL/INDIAN CR &nfa A75 | 1965 | 27,317 | Fair |
| I65 over Branch | 1965 | 27,317 | Good |
| I65 over Branch | 1965 | 27,317 | Fair |
| I65 over I65 / Bunker Hill Rd | 1965 | 27,317 | Good |
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