US Bridges

Nfa 965 (sa 2202) over Garners Creek

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · 0.33 N. Hickman Co. Line · Structure no. 22S61430001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 965 (sa 2202) over Garners Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 965 (sa 2202) over Garners Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 965 (sa 2202)
CrossesGarners Creek
Location0.33 N. Hickman Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 965
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99562, -87.51595
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.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2021)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$229,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 965 (sa 2202) over Garners Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 965 (sa 2202) over Garners 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 965 (sa 2202) over Garners Creek carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 965 (sa 2202) over Garners Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 965 (sa 2202) over Garners Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.