US Bridges

Nfa A329 over Paw Paw Creek

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · N of I40-2.5 M W of CO Li · Structure no. 730A2320001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A329 over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A329 over Paw Paw Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A329
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
LocationN of I40-2.5 M W of CO Li
RouteCounty Highway 329
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88623, -84.35305
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 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 A329 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A329 over Paw Paw 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A329 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A329 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A329 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.