US Bridges

Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · 2.5 M NE of SR70-SR351 Jc · Structure no. 30025170001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Mud Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 2517 (sa 3005)
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.5 M NE of SR70-SR351 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 2517
Coordinates36.07582, -82.83675
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2021)
Projected traffic1,378 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$758,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Mud 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Mud Creek carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Mud Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.