US Bridges

Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Jacks Creek

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI N of Mcnairy Co. · Structure no. 12S81640007

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Jacks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Jacks Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1686 (sa 1213)
CrossesJacks Creek
Location2.0 MI N of Mcnairy Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1686
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.40981, -88.55981
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2021)
Projected traffic397 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) 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 1686 (sa 1213) over Jacks Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1686 (sa 1213) over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.