US Bridges

Nfa A028 over Jones Slough

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · N.E. of Yankee Bar · Structure no. 490A0280001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A028 over Jones Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A028 over Jones Slough in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A028
CrossesJones Slough
LocationN.E. of Yankee Bar
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70097, -89.80472
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A028 over Jones Slough built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A028 over Jones Slough 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A028 over Jones Slough carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A028 over Jones Slough?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A028 over Jones Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.