US Bridges

Brush Creek over Brush Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · Leonabd Street · Structure no. 900B3530001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Creek over Brush Creek is a concrete frame carrying Brush Creek over Brush Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrush Creek
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationLeonabd Street
RouteCity Street 353
Coordinates36.30275, -82.37598
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brush Creek over Brush 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 Brush Creek over Brush Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brush Creek over Brush Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Creek over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.