US Bridges

Nfa 1718 over Beaver Creek

Good

Carroll County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI SE JCT SR22&SR364 · Structure no. 09017180001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1718 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1718 over Beaver Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1718
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.5 MI SE JCT SR22&SR364
RouteCounty Highway 1718
Coordinates35.92339, -88.39684
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2021)
Projected traffic325 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1718 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1718 over Beaver Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1718 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1718 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1718 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.