US Bridges

Nfa A500 over College Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · Just SE of Tusculum · Structure no. 300A5000001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A500 over College Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A500 over College Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A500
CrossesCollege Creek
LocationJust SE of Tusculum
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15764, -82.74493
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 A500 over College Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A500 over College 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A500 over College Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A500 over College Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A500 over College Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.