US Bridges

Nfa A188 over Flowers Branch

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 7.4 MI NW of Flatwoods · Structure no. 680A1880003

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A188 over Flowers Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A188 over Flowers Branch in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 76 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 5 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A188
CrossesFlowers Branch
Location7.4 MI NW of Flatwoods
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.52442, -87.89017
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A188 over Flowers Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Nfa A188 over Flowers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A188 over Flowers Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A188 over Flowers Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A188 over Flowers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.