US Bridges

Nfa 2590 over Lick Slough Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · E of I81-S of US 70 JCT · Structure no. 30025900003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2590 over Lick Slough Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2590 over Lick Slough Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2590
CrossesLick Slough Creek
LocationE of I81-S of US 70 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 2590
Coordinates36.24586, -82.93473
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2021)
Projected traffic736 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2590 over Lick Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2590 over Lick Slough Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2590 over Lick Slough Creek carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2590 over Lick Slough Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2590 over Lick Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.