US Bridges

Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Neil Ditch

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 3 Mi. N. of Carroll Co. · Structure no. 400A2820001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Neil Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Neil Ditch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A282 (sa 4003)
CrossesNeil Ditch
Location3 Mi. N. of Carroll Co.
RouteCounty Highway 282
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17219, -88.39269
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Neil Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Neil Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Neil Ditch carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Neil Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A282 (sa 4003) over Neil Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.