US Bridges

Nfa A822 over Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · Lone Oak Dr. · Structure no. 240A8220001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A822 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A822 over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A822
CrossesBranch
LocationLone Oak Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 822
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17777, -89.57388
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic848 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 A822 over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A822 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A822 over Branch carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A822 over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A822 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.