US Bridges

Nfa A290 over Trotters Branch

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 3 M. W. Flintville. · Structure no. 520A2900001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A290 over Trotters Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A290 over Trotters Branch in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A290
CrossesTrotters Branch
Location3 M. W. Flintville.
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06394, -86.48161
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$323,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A290 over Trotters Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A290 over Trotters Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A290 over Trotters Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A290 over Trotters Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A290 over Trotters Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.