Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Creek
PoorPosted for loadAnderson County, Tennessee · NW of Lake City · Structure no. 01024620007
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Creek carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2462 over Beech Grove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.