US Bridges

Nfa A129 over Branch of Bennetts Creek

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 5.2 MI NE JCT SR76&SR193 · Structure no. 240A1290001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A129 over Branch of Bennetts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A129 over Branch of Bennetts Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A129
CrossesBranch of Bennetts Creek
Location5.2 MI NE JCT SR76&SR193
RouteCounty Highway 129
Coordinates35.17847, -89.27641
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2020)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 A129 over Branch of Bennetts Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A129 over Branch of Bennetts 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A129 over Branch of Bennetts Creek carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A129 over Branch of Bennetts Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A129 over Branch of Bennetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.