US Bridges

Nfa A282 over Neal Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI South of Watertown · Structure no. 950A2820003

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A282 over Neal Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A282 over Neal Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A282
CrossesNeal Branch
Location0.2 MI South of Watertown
RouteCounty Highway 0A282
Coordinates36.0954, -86.12973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic864 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A282 over Neal Branch built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A282 over Neal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A282 over Neal Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa A282 over Neal Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A282 over Neal Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.