US Bridges

Jordan Springs RD over Saline Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI S Artillery RD · Structure no. DAPFORCAT000007

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Jordan Springs RD over Saline Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan Springs RD over Saline Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesJordan Springs RD
CrossesSaline Creek
Location0.3 MI S Artillery RD
Coordinates36.62749, -87.79003
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Springs RD over Saline Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Springs RD over Saline 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Springs RD over Saline Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Springs RD over Saline Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Springs RD over Saline Creek?

It is owned by the Army.