Nfa A429 over Dark Shrum Branch
GoodMacon County, Tennessee · 4.5 M SE of Lafayette · Structure no. 560A4290001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A429 over Dark Shrum Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A429 over Dark Shrum Branch in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A429 over Dark Shrum Branch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A429 over Dark Shrum Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A429 over Dark Shrum Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A429 over Dark Shrum Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A429 over Dark Shrum Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.