US Bridges

Nfa A282 over Piney Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S of SR104 · Structure no. 390A2820001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A282 over Piney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A282 over Piney Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A282
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.5 MI S of SR104
RouteCounty Highway 282
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59422, -88.37156
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic512 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$389,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A282 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A282 over Piney Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A282 over Piney Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A282 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A282 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.