US Bridges

Nfa A699 over Pawpaw Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI SW JCT SR21&SR183 · Structure no. 660A6990001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A699 over Pawpaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A699 over Pawpaw Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNfa A699
CrossesPawpaw Creek
Location3.8 MI SW JCT SR21&SR183
RouteCounty Highway 699
Coordinates36.30525, -89.3568
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nfa A699 over Pawpaw Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A699 over Pawpaw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A699 over Pawpaw Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A699 over Pawpaw Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A699 over Pawpaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.