US Bridges

Nfa A282 over Little Birdsong Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI SE JCT SR69&SR192 · Structure no. 030A2820001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A282 over Little Birdsong Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A282 over Little Birdsong Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A282
CrossesLittle Birdsong Creek
Location1.1 MI SE JCT SR69&SR192
RouteCounty Highway 282
Coordinates35.91297, -88.1002
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
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 A282 over Little Birdsong Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A282 over Little Birdsong 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A282 over Little Birdsong Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A282 over Little Birdsong Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A282 over Little Birdsong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.