US Bridges

Nfa A029 over Big Indian Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · On Leftwich Hollow RD · Structure no. 710A0290001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A029 over Big Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A029 over Big Indian Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A029
CrossesBig Indian Creek
LocationOn Leftwich Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15367, -85.73485
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A029 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A029 over Big Indian Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A029 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A029 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A029 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.