US Bridges

Nfa A284 over Patton Hollow Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.6 MI East of SR267 · Structure no. 950A2840001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A284 over Patton Hollow Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A284 over Patton Hollow 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A284
CrossesPatton Hollow Branch
Location0.6 MI East of SR267
RouteCounty Highway 0A284
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07062, -86.128
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$110,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A284 over Patton Hollow Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa A284 over Patton Hollow 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 A284 over Patton Hollow Branch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A284 over Patton Hollow Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A284 over Patton Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.