US Bridges

Nfa A129 over Mckinnie Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 8.0 MI SE JCT SR76&SR194 · Structure no. 240A1290005

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A129 over Mckinnie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A129 over Mckinnie Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A129
CrossesMckinnie Creek
Location8.0 MI SE JCT SR76&SR194
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16239, -89.21642
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$643,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A129 over Mckinnie Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A129 over Mckinnie Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A129 over Mckinnie Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa A129 over Mckinnie Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A129 over Mckinnie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.