US Bridges

Nfa A299 over Coops Creek

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · In City of Dunlap · Structure no. 770A2990001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A299 over Coops Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A299 over Coops Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A299
CrossesCoops Creek
LocationIn City of Dunlap
RouteCity Street 299
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36909, -85.3999
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2020)
Projected traffic768 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$154,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A299 over Coops Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A299 over Coops 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A299 over Coops Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A299 over Coops Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A299 over Coops Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.