US Bridges

Joe B Jackson Pkwy over Middle Fork Stones River

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1 MI SW JCT I-24&JBJP · Structure no. 75020130005

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,255 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
13,809
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe B Jackson Pkwy over Middle Fork Stones River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe B Jackson Pkwy over Middle Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,809 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,527 by 2044. The structure is 1,255 ft (382.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJoe B Jackson Pkwy
CrossesMiddle Fork Stones River
Location1 MI SW JCT I-24&JBJP
RouteCounty Highway 0D281
Coordinates35.77584, -86.3858
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,255 ft (382.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,809 (2023)
Projected traffic30,527 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe B Jackson Pkwy over Middle Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe B Jackson Pkwy over Middle Fork Stones River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Joe B Jackson Pkwy over Middle Fork Stones River carry?

About 13,809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Joe B Jackson Pkwy over Middle Fork Stones River?

The structure is 1,255 ft (382.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Joe B Jackson Pkwy over Middle Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.