Nfa A186 over Bowman Branch
Jackson County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa A186 over Bowman Branch in Jackson County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 260 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 76 of the 131 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated fair (58.0%); 4 (3.1%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 41 ft |
| Location | 1MI East of SR56 |
| NBI structure number | 440A1860001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jackson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 56 over Doe Creek | 1963 | 5,544 | Good |
| Fap 56 over Doe Creek | 1963 | 5,544 | Good |
| Fap 56 over Doe Creek | 1963 | 5,544 | Fair |
| Fas 290 over Bowman Creek | 1998 | 5,480 | Good |
| Fap 56 over Doe Creek | 1972 | 5,424 | Fair |
| Fap 56 over Gibson Hollow Branch | 1972 | 5,424 | Good |
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