US Bridges

Nfa A593 over Brimstone Creek

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI from Jackson CO LN · Structure no. 14022520003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A593 over Brimstone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A593 over Brimstone Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNfa A593
CrossesBrimstone Creek
Location3.1 MI from Jackson CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 593
Coordinates36.51061, -85.64175
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2021)
Projected traffic488 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A593 over Brimstone Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A593 over Brimstone 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A593 over Brimstone Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A593 over Brimstone Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A593 over Brimstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.