US Bridges

Nfa A227 over Depriest Branch

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · Cedar Creek RD · Structure no. 680A2270005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A227 over Depriest Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A227 over Depriest Branch in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A227
CrossesDepriest Branch
LocationCedar Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57393, -87.92405
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$265,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A227 over Depriest Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A227 over Depriest 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 A227 over Depriest Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa A227 over Depriest Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A227 over Depriest Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.