US Bridges

Nfa A104 over Jones Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hickman County, Tennessee · 3 M. Nw. Primm Springs · Structure no. 410A1100003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A104 over Jones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A104 over Jones Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A104
CrossesJones Creek
Location3 M. Nw. Primm Springs
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8497, -87.29958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A104 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A104 over Jones Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A104 over Jones Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A104 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A104 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.