US Bridges

Nfa A192 over Dry Branch

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI SE of Bolivar · Structure no. 350A1920001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A192 over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A192 over Dry Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A192
CrossesDry Branch
Location3.6 MI SE of Bolivar
RouteCounty Highway 192
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22364, -88.96039
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2020)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A192 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A192 over Dry 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 A192 over Dry Branch carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A192 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A192 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.