US Bridges

Nfa A300 over W. Fk. Pryor Cove Branch

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI NW SR2&SR150 · Structure no. 580A3000003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A300 over W. Fk. Pryor Cove Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A300 over W. Fk. Pryor Cove Branch in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A300
CrossesW. Fk. Pryor Cove Branch
Location1.5 MI NW SR2&SR150
RouteCity Street 300
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09408, -85.641
Functional classUrban 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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A300 over W. Fk. Pryor Cove Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A300 over W. Fk. Pryor Cove 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A300 over W. Fk. Pryor Cove Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A300 over W. Fk. Pryor Cove Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A300 over W. Fk. Pryor Cove Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.