US Bridges

Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Jennings Fork Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI W of I40 Interchan · Structure no. 95020380005

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
881
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Jennings Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Jennings Fork Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 881 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2038 (sa 9515)
CrossesJennings Fork Creek
Location0.5 MI W of I40 Interchan
RouteCounty Highway 2038
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18865, -86.1703
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic881 (2021)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Jennings Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Jennings Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Jennings Fork Creek carry?

About 881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Jennings Fork Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Jennings Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.