US Bridges

Nfa A229 over South Fork Fountain Cree

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 2 M. S. Culleoka. · Structure no. 600A2290005

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A229 over South Fork Fountain Cree is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A229 over South Fork Fountain Cree in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A229
CrossesSouth Fork Fountain Cree
Location2 M. S. Culleoka.
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45502, -86.98051
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$245,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A229 over South Fork Fountain Cree built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A229 over South Fork Fountain Cree 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A229 over South Fork Fountain Cree carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A229 over South Fork Fountain Cree?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A229 over South Fork Fountain Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.