US Bridges

Nfa A228 297466P over Ic Railroad

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI E of Brighton · Structure no. 840A2280001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,822
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A228 297466P over Ic Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A228 297466P over Ic Railroad in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,822 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,472 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A228 297466P
CrossesIc Railroad
Location0.1 MI E of Brighton
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47267, -89.74091
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,822 (2021)
Projected traffic2,472 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 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 A228 297466P over Ic Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A228 297466P over Ic Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A228 297466P over Ic Railroad carry?

About 1,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A228 297466P over Ic Railroad?

The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A228 297466P over Ic Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.