US Bridges

Nfa 1868 (sa 2205) over Yellow Creek

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · 0.06 M. E. SR46. · Structure no. 22018680003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1868 (sa 2205) over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1868 (sa 2205) over Yellow Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1868 (sa 2205)
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.06 M. E. SR46.
RouteCounty Highway 1868
Coordinates36.18227, -87.51984
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1868 (sa 2205) over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1868 (sa 2205) over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1868 (sa 2205) over Yellow Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1868 (sa 2205) over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1868 (sa 2205) over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.