US Bridges

Nfa 1854 (sa 2204) over East Fork Piney River

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · 2.5 M. N. I40. · Structure no. 22S61470007

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 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 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 849 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1854 (sa 2204)
CrossesEast Fork Piney River
Location2.5 M. N. I40.
RouteCounty Highway 1854
Coordinates36.0521, -87.39755
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1854 (sa 2204) over East Fork Piney River 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 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.