US Bridges

Nfa A253 over Jacks Creek

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI SW JCT SR22A&SR100 · Structure no. 120A1900001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,760
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A253 over Jacks Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A253 over Jacks Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,816 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A253
CrossesJacks Creek
Location0.1 MI SW JCT SR22A&SR100
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.46872, -88.52228
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2020)
Projected traffic2,816 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$137,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A253 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A253 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 A253 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A253 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A253 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.