US Bridges

Nfa 4772 over Jones Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI SE JCT SR20&SR186 · Structure no. 570B2640001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,638
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 4772 over Jones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 4772 over Jones Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,638 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,984 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 4772
CrossesJones Creek
Location4.8 MI SE JCT SR20&SR186
RouteCounty Highway 4772
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6255, -88.76914
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,638 (2021)
Projected traffic7,984 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 4772 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 4772 over Jones 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 4772 over Jones Creek carry?

About 4,638 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 4772 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 4772 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.