US Bridges

Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Fork

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · W of Lake City · Structure no. 01024620005

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Fork in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2462
CrossesBeech Grove Fork
LocationW of Lake City
RouteCounty Highway 2462
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22043, -84.17101
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2022)
Projected traffic232 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$925,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Fork carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Fork?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.