US Bridges

Nfa A590 over Mill Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI NE JCT SR183&SR211 · Structure no. 660A5900003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A590 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A590 over Mill Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A590
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.2 MI NE JCT SR183&SR211
RouteCounty Highway 590
Coordinates36.28478, -89.16903
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A590 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A590 over Mill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A590 over Mill Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A590 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A590 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.