US Bridges

Nfa A082 over Fry Branch

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 2 M W of Lynnville · Structure no. 280A0820001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A082 over Fry Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A082 over Fry Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa A082
CrossesFry Branch
Location2 M W of Lynnville
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates35.38262, -87.03763
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A082 over Fry Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A082 over Fry Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A082 over Fry Branch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A082 over Fry Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A082 over Fry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.