US Bridges

Nfa A295 over Bowling Branch

Good

Scott County, Tennessee · 7.7 M S of Fairview · Structure no. 760A2950003

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A295 over Bowling Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A295 over Bowling Branch in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A295
CrossesBowling Branch
Location7.7 M S of Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 295
Coordinates36.26916, -84.39217
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A295 over Bowling Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A295 over Bowling 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A295 over Bowling Branch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A295 over Bowling Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A295 over Bowling Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.