US Bridges

Nfa A926 over SR 22

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · Near Martin · Structure no. 92SR0220041

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A926 over SR 22 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A926 over SR 22 in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 38 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,888 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A926
CrossesSR 22
LocationNear Martin
RouteCounty Highway 926
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.367, -88.84106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2020)
Projected traffic1,888 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A926 over SR 22 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Nfa A926 over SR 22 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A926 over SR 22 carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A926 over SR 22?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A926 over SR 22?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.