US Bridges

Nfa 2190 over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

White County, Tennessee · 7MI North of Van Buren CO · Structure no. 93021900003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2190 over Lost Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2190 over Lost Creek in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesNfa 2190
CrossesLost Creek
Location7MI North of Van Buren CO
RouteCounty Highway 2190
Coordinates35.85905, -85.36232
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2021)
Projected traffic94 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 2190 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2190 over Lost 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2190 over Lost Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2190 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2190 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.