Nfa 1594 (sa 2717) over Squirt Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NE JCT SR104&SR188 · Structure no. 27015940013

Built: 1991; 34 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 49 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 272; 2021 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1594 (sa 2717) over Squirt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1594 (sa 2717) over Squirt Creek in Gibson 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesNfa 1594 (sa 2717)

CrossesSquirt Creek

Location3.9 MI NE JCT SR104&SR188

RouteCounty Highway 1594

CountyGibson County

StateTennessee

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionJuly 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating98.2 US tons

Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)

Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)

Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)

Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2021)

Projected traffic435 by 2042

Trucks3%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1594 (sa 2717) over Squirt Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1594 (sa 2717) over Squirt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1594 (sa 2717) over Squirt Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1594 (sa 2717) over Squirt Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1594 (sa 2717) over Squirt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.