US Bridges

Nfa A593 (sa 4405) over Brimstone Creek

Good

Jackson County, Tennessee · 2MI West of SR53 · Structure no. 44022520001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A593 (sa 4405) over Brimstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A593 (sa 4405) over Brimstone Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNfa A593 (sa 4405)
CrossesBrimstone Creek
Location2MI West of SR53
RouteCounty Highway 593
Coordinates36.4791, -85.60923
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A593 (sa 4405) over Brimstone Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A593 (sa 4405) over Brimstone 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A593 (sa 4405) over Brimstone Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A593 (sa 4405) over Brimstone Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A593 (sa 4405) over Brimstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.