US Bridges

Nfa C125 over Jakes Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Shake Rag RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 790A0340001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C125 over Jakes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa C125 over Jakes Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,864 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C125
CrossesJakes Creek
LocationShake Rag RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33958, -89.95464
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2020)
Projected traffic2,864 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C125 over Jakes Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C125 over Jakes 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 C125 over Jakes Creek carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C125 over Jakes Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C125 over Jakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.