US Bridges

Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Cub Creek

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · W. of Jackson · Structure no. 57016460005

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Cub Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B290 (sa 5725) over Cub Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B290 (sa 5725)
CrossesCub Creek
LocationW. of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63061, -88.93383
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 B290 (sa 5725) over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.