US Bridges

Nfa A222 over Green River

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.9 M SE JCT SR15&SR13 · Structure no. 910A2220001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A222 over Green River is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A222 over Green River in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A222
CrossesGreen River
Location4.9 M SE JCT SR15&SR13
RouteCounty Highway 222
Coordinates35.25337, -87.73195
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 A222 over Green River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A222 over Green River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A222 over Green River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A222 over Green River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A222 over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.