US Bridges

Nfa A282 over Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.01 MI South of SR26 · Structure no. 950A2820001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A282 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A282 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A282
CrossesBranch
Location0.01 MI South of SR26
RouteCounty Highway 0A282
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09845, -86.12907
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic864 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$322,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A282 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A282 over Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A282 over Branch carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A282 over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa A282 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.