US Bridges

Nfa B290 over Hudgens Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 4MI South of I40 · Structure no. 710A7550001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,757
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B290 over Hudgens Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B290 over Hudgens Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,757 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,411 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B290
CrossesHudgens Creek
Location4MI South of I40
RouteCounty Highway 5972
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11193, -85.52418
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,757 (2021)
Projected traffic4,411 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Hudgens Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B290 over Hudgens 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B290 over Hudgens Creek carry?

About 2,757 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B290 over Hudgens Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B290 over Hudgens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.