US Bridges

Nfa A529 over Little Swan Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 10 M. W. Fayetteville. · Structure no. 520A5290001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A529 over Little Swan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A529 over Little Swan Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A529
CrossesLittle Swan Creek
Location10 M. W. Fayetteville.
RouteCounty Highway 529
Coordinates35.1922, -86.71783
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A529 over Little Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A529 over Little Swan 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 Nfa A529 over Little Swan Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A529 over Little Swan Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A529 over Little Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.