US Bridges

Nfa 2595 (sa 8203) over Mill Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 1.7 M SE of SR93-SR347 Jc · Structure no. 82025950001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2595 (sa 8203) over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2595 (sa 8203) over Mill Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 531 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 2595 (sa 8203)
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.7 M SE of SR93-SR347 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 2595
Coordinates36.44715, -82.59006
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2021)
Projected traffic654 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2595 (sa 8203) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2595 (sa 8203) over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2595 (sa 8203) over Mill Creek carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2595 (sa 8203) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2595 (sa 8203) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.