US Bridges

FAP 47 over Jones Creek

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · 3.4 Mi.N.W.Of White Bluff · Structure no. 22SR0470003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,429
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 47 over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 47 over Jones Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 3,429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,176 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 47
CrossesJones Creek
Location3.4 Mi.N.W.Of White Bluff
RouteState Highway 47
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14292, -87.28715
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,429 (2021)
Projected traffic4,176 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 47 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 47 over Jones 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 47 over Jones Creek carry?

About 3,429 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 47 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 47 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.