US Bridges

Nfa 2593 (sa 8211) over Bowman Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · SW of SR357-N of River · Structure no. 82025930005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2593 (sa 8211) over Bowman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2593 (sa 8211) over Bowman Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2593 (sa 8211)
CrossesBowman Creek
LocationSW of SR357-N of River
RouteCounty Highway 2593
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47352, -82.44463
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2021)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2593 (sa 8211) over Bowman Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2593 (sa 8211) over Bowman 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2593 (sa 8211) over Bowman Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2593 (sa 8211) over Bowman Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2593 (sa 8211) over Bowman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.