US Bridges

Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Penhook Branch

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI NE JCT SR203&HARDI · Structure no. 91S62270009

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Penhook Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Penhook Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 915 (sa 9102)
CrossesPenhook Branch
Location2.8 MI NE JCT SR203&HARDI
RouteCounty Highway 915
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15107, -87.93802
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Penhook Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Penhook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Penhook Branch carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Penhook Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 915 (sa 9102) over Penhook Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.