US Bridges

Nfa 2590 over Gap Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 2.1 M NE of I81-US11E Exc · Structure no. 30025900005

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
491
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2590 over Gap Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa 2590 over Gap Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 491 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2590
CrossesGap Creek
Location2.1 M NE of I81-US11E Exc
RouteCounty Highway 2590
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24597, -83.01532
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2021)
Projected traffic835 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2590 over Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2590 over Gap 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2590 over Gap Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 2590 over Gap Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2590 over Gap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.