US Bridges

Nfa 1574 (sa 1718) over Branch of Beech Creek

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI W of Madison Co. · Structure no. 17015740001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1574 (sa 1718) over Branch of Beech Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1574 (sa 1718) over Branch of Beech Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1574 (sa 1718)
CrossesBranch of Beech Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Madison Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1574
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75058, -88.93111
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2021)
Projected traffic1,206 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 1574 (sa 1718) over Branch of Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1574 (sa 1718) over Branch of Beech 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1574 (sa 1718) over Branch of Beech Creek carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1574 (sa 1718) over Branch of Beech Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Nfa 1574 (sa 1718) over Branch of Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.