US Bridges

Nfa A469 (sa 9202) over Middle Fork Obion River

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 4 MI E of Gibson CO · Structure no. 920A4690001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
452 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A469 (sa 9202) over Middle Fork Obion River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A469 (sa 9202) over Middle Fork Obion River in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesNfa A469 (sa 9202)
CrossesMiddle Fork Obion River
Location4 MI E of Gibson CO
RouteCounty Highway 469
Coordinates36.19536, -88.869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A469 (sa 9202) over Middle Fork Obion River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A469 (sa 9202) over Middle 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 A469 (sa 9202) over Middle Fork Obion River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A469 (sa 9202) over Middle Fork Obion River?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A469 (sa 9202) over Middle Fork Obion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.