US Bridges

Nfa A202 over Long Hollow Branch

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI SE JCT SR15&SR99 · Structure no. 910A2020001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A202 over Long Hollow Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A202 over Long Hollow Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A202
CrossesLong Hollow Branch
Location1.7 MI SE JCT SR15&SR99
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30802, -87.71772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$101,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A202 over Long Hollow Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A202 over Long Hollow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A202 over Long Hollow Branch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A202 over Long Hollow Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A202 over Long Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.