US Bridges

Nfa 1494 over Jennings Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI North or SR141 · Structure no. 950A2130003

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1494 over Jennings Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa 1494 over Jennings Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 100 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1494
CrossesJennings Creek
Location0.1 MI North or SR141
RouteCounty Highway 1494
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19932, -86.12722
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$848,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1494 over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nfa 1494 over Jennings 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 1494 over Jennings Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1494 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1494 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.