US Bridges

Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Jones Creek

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI West of SR200 · Structure no. 12016960003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
586
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Jones Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1696 (sa 1214)
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.9 MI West of SR200
RouteCounty Highway 1696
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50356, -88.61556
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2021)
Projected traffic997 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Jones 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 1696 (sa 1214) over Jones Creek carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Jones Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1696 (sa 1214) over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.