US Bridges

Nfa 1864 over Jones Creek

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · 8 M NE of Dickson · Structure no. 22018640001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1864 over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1864 over Jones Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 1864
CrossesJones Creek
Location8 M NE of Dickson
RouteCounty Highway 1864
Coordinates36.15643, -87.28088
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 1864 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1864 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1864 over Jones Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1864 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1864 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.