US Bridges

Nfa 2595 (sa 8203) over Mill Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Mill CR Rd-Se of SR93&347 · Structure no. 82025950003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 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 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 531 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2595 (sa 8203)
CrossesMill Creek
LocationMill CR Rd-Se of SR93&347
RouteCounty Highway 2595
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45088, -82.59386
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 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 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.