US Bridges

Nfa 1860 (sa 2215) over Jones Creek

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · 5 M. Ne. Dickson · Structure no. 22S62730003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
607
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1860 (sa 2215) over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1860 (sa 2215) over Jones Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1860 (sa 2215)
CrossesJones Creek
Location5 M. Ne. Dickson
RouteCounty Highway 1860
Coordinates36.114, -87.29449
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2021)
Projected traffic992 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 1860 (sa 2215) over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1860 (sa 2215) over Jones Creek 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 1860 (sa 2215) over Jones Creek carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1860 (sa 2215) over Jones Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1860 (sa 2215) over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.