US Bridges

Nfa A363 over Beech Hill RD / I40

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 2 M.E. Davidson Co. Ln. · Structure no. 11I00400009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A363 over Beech Hill RD / I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A363 over Beech Hill RD / I40 in Cheatham 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A363
CrossesBeech Hill RD / I40
Location2 M.E. Davidson Co. Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 363
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08832, -87.06862
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A363 over Beech Hill RD / I40 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A363 over Beech Hill RD / I40 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 A363 over Beech Hill RD / I40 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A363 over Beech Hill RD / I40?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A363 over Beech Hill RD / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.