US Bridges

Nfa A299 over Cripple Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI NW JCT SR1&CANNON · Structure no. 750A2990001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A299 over Cripple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A299 over Cripple Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A299
CrossesCripple Creek
Location4.8 MI NW JCT SR1&CANNON
RouteCounty Highway 0A299
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84882, -86.26138
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic624 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A299 over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A299 over Cripple Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A299 over Cripple Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A299 over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A299 over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.