US Bridges

Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Kite Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.5 M W of I81-SR172 Exch · Structure no. 30025940005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,016
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Kite Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Kite Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 2594 (sa 3021)
CrossesKite Creek
Location1.5 M W of I81-SR172 Exch
RouteCounty Highway 2594
Coordinates36.31975, -82.85878
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2021)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2594 (sa 3021) over Kite Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Kite 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Kite Creek carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Kite Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Nfa 2594 (sa 3021) over Kite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.