US Bridges

Nfa A222 over Double Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI East of SR13 · Structure no. 910A2220005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A222 over Double Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A222 over Double Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A222
CrossesDouble Branch
Location2.6 MI East of SR13
RouteCounty Highway 222
Coordinates35.21495, -87.67277
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Double Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A222 over Double 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A222 over Double Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A222 over Double Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A222 over Double Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.