US Bridges

Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Atkinson Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI SE of Dresden · Structure no. 92008590017

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Atkinson Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Atkinson Branch in Weakley 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 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 859 (sa 9211)
CrossesAtkinson Branch
Location2.1 MI SE of Dresden
RouteCity Street 859
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26159, -88.66468
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2021)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 859 (sa 9211) over Atkinson Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Atkinson 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 859 (sa 9211) over Atkinson Branch carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Atkinson Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Atkinson Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.