US Bridges

Nfa D546 over Jones Gap Rd. / SR 111

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI E of Sequatchie C0 · Structure no. 33SR1110011

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D546 over Jones Gap Rd. / SR 111 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa D546 over Jones Gap Rd. / SR 111 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa D546
CrossesJones Gap Rd. / SR 111
Location1.4 MI E of Sequatchie C0
RouteCounty Highway 546
Coordinates35.34449, -85.18337
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D546 over Jones Gap Rd. / SR 111 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D546 over Jones Gap Rd. / SR 111 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa D546 over Jones Gap Rd. / SR 111 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D546 over Jones Gap Rd. / SR 111?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D546 over Jones Gap Rd. / SR 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.