US Bridges

Nfa A228 over Hebron Branch

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 3 MI E of Atoka · Structure no. 840A2280003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,822
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A228 over Hebron Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A228 over Hebron Branch in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa A228
CrossesHebron Branch
Location3 MI E of Atoka
RouteCounty Highway 228
Coordinates35.4317, -89.74913
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A228 over Hebron Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A228 over Hebron Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A228 over Hebron Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa A228 over Hebron Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A228 over Hebron Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.