US Bridges

Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Johnson Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · S. of Gibson Co. · Structure no. 57016580005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,687
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Johnson Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 3,687 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,352 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1658 (sa 5729)
CrossesJohnson Creek
LocationS. of Gibson Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1658
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72389, -88.76972
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,687 (2021)
Projected traffic6,352 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$466,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Johnson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Johnson Creek carry?

About 3,687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1658 (sa 5729) over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.