Nfa A229 over Cowan Branch
GoodOverton County, Tennessee · .2 MI East of SR 52 · Structure no. 670A2290001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A229 over Cowan Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A229 over Cowan Branch in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 A229 over Cowan Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A229 over Cowan 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A229 over Cowan Branch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A229 over Cowan Branch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A229 over Cowan Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.