US Bridges

Nfa 2029 over Little Caney Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI South of I40 · Structure no. 95020290003

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2029 over Little Caney Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2029 over Little Caney Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2029
CrossesLittle Caney Branch
Location1.4 MI South of I40
RouteCounty Highway 2029
Coordinates36.15113, -86.1316
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$178,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2029 over Little Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2029 over Little Caney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2029 over Little Caney Branch carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2029 over Little Caney Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2029 over Little Caney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.