US Bridges

Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson Creek - Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3 Mi. W. of Jackson · Structure no. 57016460003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson Creek - Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson Creek - Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,648 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 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 - Branch
Location3 Mi. W. of Jackson
RouteCity Street 290
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63261, -88.89281
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2020)
Projected traffic5,648 by 2041
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$653,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Johnson Creek - Branch 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 - Branch 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 - Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.