US Bridges

Nfa 1679 over Jacks Creek

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI South of SR100 · Structure no. 12016790007

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
4 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 1960 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1679
CrossesJacks Creek
Location2.8 MI South of SR100
RouteCounty Highway 1679
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.411, -88.59131
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1679 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Nfa 1679 over Jacks 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 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 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1679 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.