US Bridges

Nfa A169 over Pikes Peak Branch

Good

Decatur County, Tennessee · 1 M SW JCT SR 20&SR 100 · Structure no. 200A1690001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A169 over Pikes Peak Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A169 over Pikes Peak Branch in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A169
CrossesPikes Peak Branch
Location1 M SW JCT SR 20&SR 100
RouteCounty Highway 169
Coordinates35.63267, -88.05344
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A169 over Pikes Peak Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A169 over Pikes Peak 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A169 over Pikes Peak Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A169 over Pikes Peak Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A169 over Pikes Peak Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.