US Bridges

Nfa 2090 (sa 8506) over Skillet Creek

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Macon Co. · Structure no. 85020900003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2090 (sa 8506) over Skillet Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2090 (sa 8506) over Skillet Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2090 (sa 8506)
CrossesSkillet Creek
Location1 MI S of Macon Co.
RouteCounty Highway 2090
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44728, -86.18438
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2021)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2090 (sa 8506) over Skillet Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2090 (sa 8506) over Skillet 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2090 (sa 8506) over Skillet Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2090 (sa 8506) over Skillet Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2090 (sa 8506) over Skillet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.