US Bridges

Nfa A288 over Pritchett Branch

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI E of SR54 · Structure no. 920A2880001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A288 over Pritchett Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A288 over Pritchett Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A288
CrossesPritchett Branch
Location1.7 MI E of SR54
RouteCounty Highway 288
Coordinates36.25702, -88.6898
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A288 over Pritchett Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A288 over Pritchett 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A288 over Pritchett Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A288 over Pritchett Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A288 over Pritchett Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.