US Bridges

Nfa A600 over Brush Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · In Johnson City · Structure no. 90039770001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A600 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A600 over Brush Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A600
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationIn Johnson City
RouteCity Street 600
Coordinates36.33943, -82.33093
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2020)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A600 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A600 over Brush 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A600 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A600 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A600 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.