US Bridges

Nfa A229 over Hunt Creek

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1 MI from SR 2 · Structure no. 160A2290001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A229 over Hunt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A229 over Hunt Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A229
CrossesHunt Creek
Location1 MI from SR 2
RouteCity Street 229
Coordinates35.45329, -86.05663
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$95,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A229 over Hunt Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A229 over Hunt Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A229 over Hunt Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A229 over Hunt Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A229 over Hunt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.