US Bridges

Nfa A672 over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · 0.79 M. S. SR96 · Structure no. 220A6720001

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A672 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A672 over Beaver Dam Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 36 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A672
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location0.79 M. S. SR96
RouteCounty Highway 0A672
Coordinates36.04322, -87.31596
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A672 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Nfa A672 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A672 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A672 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A672 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.