US Bridges

Nfa 2590 over I81

GoodPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · 3.1 M SW of I81-SR70 Exch · Structure no. 30I00810025

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
542 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2590 over I81 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2590 over I81 in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 491 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2042. The structure is 542 ft (165.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 2590
CrossesI81
Location3.1 M SW of I81-SR70 Exch
RouteCounty Highway 2590
Coordinates36.24975, -82.96905
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length542 ft (165.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2021)
Projected traffic786 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2590 over I81 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2590 over I81 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2590 over I81 carry?

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

How long is Nfa 2590 over I81?

The structure is 542 ft (165.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2590 over I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.