US Bridges

Nfa 998 (sa 1903) over Beech Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 0.6 MI South JCT With I40 · Structure no. 19F00080001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,119
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 998 (sa 1903) over Beech Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 998 (sa 1903) over Beech Creek in Davidson 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 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 5,119 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,912 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 998 (sa 1903)
CrossesBeech Creek
Location0.6 MI South JCT With I40
RouteCounty Highway 998
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07387, -87.0094
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,119 (2021)
Projected traffic8,912 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 998 (sa 1903) over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 998 (sa 1903) over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 998 (sa 1903) over Beech Creek carry?

About 5,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 998 (sa 1903) over Beech Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 998 (sa 1903) over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.