US Bridges

Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Parker Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickson County, Tennessee · 1.5 M. Se. I40. · Structure no. 22S61480007

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,122
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Parker Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Parker Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 957 (sa 2219)
CrossesParker Creek
Location1.5 M. Se. I40.
RouteCounty Highway 957
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98872, -87.23335
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2021)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$307,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Parker 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 957 (sa 2219) over Parker Creek carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Parker Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 957 (sa 2219) over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.