US Bridges

Nfa A282 over Neal Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.4 MI South of Watertown · Structure no. 950A2820005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 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 tee beam carrying Nfa A282 over Neal Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A282
CrossesNeal Branch
Location0.4 MI South of Watertown
RouteCounty Highway 0A282
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09267, -86.12888
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A282 over Neal Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A282 over Neal 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 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A282 over Neal Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.