US Bridges

Nfa A292 over Stults Branch

Poor

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI E JCT SR13&SR227 · Structure no. 910A2920001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A292 over Stults Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A292 over Stults Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A292
CrossesStults Branch
Location2.5 MI E JCT SR13&SR227
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0428, -87.63531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$100,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A292 over Stults Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A292 over Stults Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A292 over Stults Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A292 over Stults Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A292 over Stults Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.