US Bridges

Nfa 2589 (sa 9028) over Reedy Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · N of SR353-SW of I181 JCT · Structure no. 90025890001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2589 (sa 9028) over Reedy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2589 (sa 9028) over Reedy Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2589 (sa 9028)
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationN of SR353-SW of I181 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 2589
Coordinates36.37372, -82.45081
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2021)
Projected traffic749 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$97,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2589 (sa 9028) over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2589 (sa 9028) over Reedy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2589 (sa 9028) over Reedy Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2589 (sa 9028) over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2589 (sa 9028) over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.