US Bridges

Nfa A227 over Buck Fork

Good

Perry County, Tennessee · 10 M. Sw. Linden. · Structure no. 680A2270001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A227 over Buck Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A227 over Buck Fork in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A227
CrossesBuck Fork
Location10 M. Sw. Linden.
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates35.58145, -87.92313
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 A227 over Buck Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A227 over Buck Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A227 over Buck Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A227 over Buck Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A227 over Buck Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.