US Bridges

Nfa A216 over Branch of Warren Ditch

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI NE JCT SR76&SR221 · Structure no. 170A2160001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A216 over Branch of Warren Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A216 over Branch of Warren Ditch in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A216
CrossesBranch of Warren Ditch
Location1.9 MI NE JCT SR76&SR221
RouteCounty Highway 216
Coordinates35.78467, -88.96091
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A216 over Branch of Warren Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A216 over Branch of Warren Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A216 over Branch of Warren Ditch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A216 over Branch of Warren Ditch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A216 over Branch of Warren Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.