US Bridges

Nfa 1679 over Jacks Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI SE JCT SR100&SR200 · Structure no. 12016790005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
929
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1679 over Jacks Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1679 over Jacks Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 929 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1679
CrossesJacks Creek
Location3.4 MI SE JCT SR100&SR200
RouteCounty Highway 1679
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.40997, -88.59108
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic929 (2021)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1679 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1679 over Jacks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1679 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 929 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1679 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1679 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.