US Bridges

Nfa 1843 (sa 2217) over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · .6 M. S. SR96. · Structure no. 22018430001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1843 (sa 2217) over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 1843 (sa 2217) over Beaver Dam Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1843 (sa 2217)
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location.6 M. S. SR96.
RouteCounty Highway 1843
Coordinates36.04122, -87.31294
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2021)
Projected traffic2,128 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1843 (sa 2217) over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Nfa 1843 (sa 2217) over Beaver Dam 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1843 (sa 2217) over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1843 (sa 2217) over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1843 (sa 2217) over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.