Nfa A272 over Prairie Branch
GoodBenton County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI SE JCT SR1&SR69 · Structure no. 030A2720001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A272 over Prairie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A272 over Prairie Branch in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A272 over Prairie Branch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A272 over Prairie Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A272 over Prairie Branch carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A272 over Prairie Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A272 over Prairie Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.