US Bridges

Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over North Fork Obion River

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI W of SR89 · Structure no. 92016050013

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over North Fork Obion River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over North Fork Obion River in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 1605 (sa 9222)
CrossesNorth Fork Obion River
Location2.2 MI W of SR89
RouteCounty Highway 1605
Coordinates36.43556, -88.61777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over North Fork Obion River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over North Fork Obion River 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 1605 (sa 9222) over North Fork Obion River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over North Fork Obion River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1605 (sa 9222) over North Fork Obion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.