US Bridges

Nfa A282 (sa 0931) over Pettijohn Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 5.0 MI NE JCT SR76&SR124 · Structure no. 090A2820001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A282 (sa 0931) over Pettijohn Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A282 (sa 0931) over Pettijohn Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A282 (sa 0931)
CrossesPettijohn Branch
Location5.0 MI NE JCT SR76&SR124
RouteCounty Highway 282
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14386, -88.4182
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 (sa 0931) over Pettijohn Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A282 (sa 0931) over Pettijohn Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A282 (sa 0931) over Pettijohn Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A282 (sa 0931) over Pettijohn Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Nfa A282 (sa 0931) over Pettijohn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.