US Bridges

Nfa A833 over Jones Bend Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Tennessee · In the City of Paris · Structure no. 40M30670001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A833 over Jones Bend Creek is a concrete mixed types carrying Nfa A833 over Jones Bend Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A833
CrossesJones Bend Creek
LocationIn the City of Paris
RouteCity Street 833
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31033, -88.33444
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2020)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A833 over Jones Bend Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A833 over Jones Bend 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A833 over Jones Bend Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A833 over Jones Bend Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A833 over Jones Bend Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.