US Bridges

Nfa 1854 (sa 2204) over East Fork Piney River

Poor

Dickson County, Tennessee · 1.5 M. N. I40. · Structure no. 22S61470005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
849
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1854 (sa 2204) over East Fork Piney River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1854 (sa 2204) over East Fork Piney River in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 849 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1854 (sa 2204)
CrossesEast Fork Piney River
Location1.5 M. N. I40.
RouteCounty Highway 1854
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03288, -87.40112
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2021)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1854 (sa 2204) over East Fork Piney River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1854 (sa 2204) over East Fork Piney River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1854 (sa 2204) over East Fork Piney River carry?

About 849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1854 (sa 2204) over East Fork Piney River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1854 (sa 2204) over East Fork Piney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.