US Bridges

Nfa A389 over Garner Creek

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · 0.6 M. S. SR-1. · Structure no. 220A0090001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A389 over Garner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A389 over Garner Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A389
CrossesGarner Creek
Location0.6 M. S. SR-1.
RouteCounty Highway 389
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07952, -87.50008
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2020)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$97,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A389 over Garner Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A389 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 A389 over Garner Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A389 over Garner Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A389 over Garner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.