US Bridges

Nfa A855 over Tyson Rd/Sr 22

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · In Union City · Structure no. 66SR0220045

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,060
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A855 over Tyson Rd/Sr 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A855 over Tyson Rd/Sr 22 in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,060 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,496 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A855
CrossesTyson Rd/Sr 22
LocationIn Union City
RouteCity Street 855
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.42, -89.3
Functional classUrban 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,060 (2020)
Projected traffic14,496 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A855 over Tyson Rd/Sr 22 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A855 over Tyson Rd/Sr 22 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 Nfa A855 over Tyson Rd/Sr 22 carry?

About 9,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A855 over Tyson Rd/Sr 22?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A855 over Tyson Rd/Sr 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.