US Bridges

Nfa 1849 (sa 2214) over Jones Creek

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · 4.1 M. Se. Charlotte · Structure no. 22018490003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,853
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1849 (sa 2214) over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1849 (sa 2214) over Jones Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 1,853 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1849 (sa 2214)
CrossesJones Creek
Location4.1 M. Se. Charlotte
RouteCounty Highway 1849
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.10397, -87.3177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,853 (2021)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$194,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1849 (sa 2214) over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1849 (sa 2214) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1849 (sa 2214) over Jones Creek carry?

About 1,853 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1849 (sa 2214) over Jones Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1849 (sa 2214) over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.