US Bridges

Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Tennessee · W. of Jackson · Structure no. 57016460001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,648 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B290 (sa 5725)
CrossesJohnson Creek
LocationW. of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62972, -88.89098
Functional classUrban 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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2020)
Projected traffic5,648 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson Creek carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.