US Bridges

Nfa A222 over Double Branch

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI W Lawrence CO · Structure no. 910A2220011

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A222 over Double Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A222 over Double Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A222
CrossesDouble Branch
Location3.3 MI W Lawrence CO
RouteCounty Highway 222
Coordinates35.20478, -87.63942
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 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 2011, making it 14 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 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A222 over Double Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A222 over Double Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.