US Bridges

Perry Browder RD over I-69

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66I00690025

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Browder RD over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perry Browder RD over I-69 in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPerry Browder RD
CrossesI-69
LocationNear Union City
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46608, -89.0705
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Browder RD over I-69 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Browder RD over I-69 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Perry Browder RD over I-69 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Perry Browder RD over I-69?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Browder RD over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.