Nfa A093 (sa 0408) over Little Beaver Dam Creek
FairBledsoe County, Tennessee · 5 MI East of SR 101 · Structure no. 040A0930001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A093 (sa 0408) over Little Beaver Dam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A093 (sa 0408) over Little Beaver Dam Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 A093 (sa 0408) over Little Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A093 (sa 0408) over Little Beaver Dam 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A093 (sa 0408) over Little Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A093 (sa 0408) over Little Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A093 (sa 0408) over Little Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.