Nfa A016 over Towee Creek
GoodPolk County, Tennessee · 5.1 MI NE JCT SR30&SR315 · Structure no. 700A0160001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A016 over Towee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A016 over Towee Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A016 over Towee Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A016 over Towee 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A016 over Towee Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A016 over Towee Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A016 over Towee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.