US Bridges

Nfa A008 over SR 22

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · On Gardner RD · Structure no. 92SR0220051

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A008 over SR 22 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A008 over SR 22 in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, 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 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A008
CrossesSR 22
LocationOn Gardner RD
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36189, -88.89442
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic592 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A008 over SR 22 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A008 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 A008 over SR 22 carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A008 over SR 22?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A008 over SR 22?

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