Nfa A243 over Petty Branch
FairHardin County, Tennessee · Number Two RD N SR 69 · Structure no. 360A2430003
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A243 over Petty Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A243 over Petty Branch in Hardin 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A243 over Petty Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A243 over Petty 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A243 over Petty Branch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A243 over Petty Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A243 over Petty Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.