US Bridges

Nfa A382 over Br.Rutherford Fk.Obion R

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI NW JCT SR43&SR77 · Structure no. 270A3820001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A382 over Br.Rutherford Fk.Obion R is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A382 over Br.Rutherford Fk.Obion R in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A382
CrossesBr.Rutherford Fk.Obion R
Location2.9 MI NW JCT SR43&SR77
RouteCounty Highway 382
Coordinates35.947, -88.80047
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$163,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A382 over Br.Rutherford Fk.Obion R built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A382 over Br.Rutherford Fk.Obion R 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 A382 over Br.Rutherford Fk.Obion R carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A382 over Br.Rutherford Fk.Obion R?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A382 over Br.Rutherford Fk.Obion R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.