US Bridges

FAS 290 over Bowman Creek

Good

Jackson County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI E of SR56 Jct. · Structure no. 44SR2900001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,480
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 290 over Bowman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 290 over Bowman Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,035 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesFAS 290
CrossesBowman Creek
Location0.7 MI E of SR56 Jct.
RouteState Highway 290
Coordinates36.23964, -85.60622
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,480 (2021)
Projected traffic9,035 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAS 290 over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 290 over Bowman 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 290 over Bowman Creek carry?

About 5,480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 290 over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 290 over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.