US Bridges

Nfa 1484 over Jennings Fork Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI East of SR26 · Structure no. 950A2410003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,323
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1484 over Jennings Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1484 over Jennings Fork Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,968 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1484
CrossesJennings Fork Creek
Location2.9 MI East of SR26
RouteCounty Highway 1484
Coordinates36.16387, -86.20554
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2021)
Projected traffic1,968 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1484 over Jennings Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1484 over Jennings Fork Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1484 over Jennings Fork Creek carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1484 over Jennings Fork Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1484 over Jennings Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.