US Bridges

Nfa 814 (sa 0913) over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI SE JCT SR22&SR364 · Structure no. 09008140001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
718
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 814 (sa 0913) over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 814 (sa 0913) over Beaver Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 718 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 814 (sa 0913)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.1 MI SE JCT SR22&SR364
RouteCounty Highway 814
Coordinates35.93908, -88.37752
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2021)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 814 (sa 0913) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 814 (sa 0913) over Beaver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 814 (sa 0913) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 814 (sa 0913) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 814 (sa 0913) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.