US Bridges

Nfa A212 over Gibson Hollow Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · .1MI East of SR56 · Structure no. 440A2120001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A212 over Gibson Hollow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A212 over Gibson Hollow Branch in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A212
CrossesGibson Hollow Branch
Location.1MI East of SR56
RouteCity Street 212
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34967, -85.65836
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2020)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A212 over Gibson Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A212 over Gibson Hollow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A212 over Gibson Hollow Branch carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A212 over Gibson Hollow Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A212 over Gibson Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.