US Bridges

Nfa 1858 (sa 2203) over Garner Creek

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · 1.75 M. N. Hickman Co. LN · Structure no. 22018580001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,091
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1858 (sa 2203) over Garner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1858 (sa 2203) over Garner Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 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 1858 (sa 2203)
CrossesGarner Creek
Location1.75 M. N. Hickman Co. LN
RouteCounty Highway 1858
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02262, -87.52013
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.
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2021)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2040
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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$343,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1858 (sa 2203) over Garner Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1858 (sa 2203) over Garner 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1858 (sa 2203) over Garner Creek carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1858 (sa 2203) over Garner Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1858 (sa 2203) over Garner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.