US Bridges

Nfa 1069 (sa 9526) over Jennings Fork Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI West of Smith Co. · Structure no. 95F00510001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1069 (sa 9526) over Jennings Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1069 (sa 9526) over Jennings Fork Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1069 (sa 9526)
CrossesJennings Fork Creek
Location0.1 MI West of Smith Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0A886
Coordinates36.20583, -86.09814
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2021)
Projected traffic592 by 2041
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$194,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1069 (sa 9526) over Jennings Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1069 (sa 9526) 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 1069 (sa 9526) over Jennings Fork Creek carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1069 (sa 9526) over Jennings Fork Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1069 (sa 9526) over Jennings Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.