Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadFayette County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI NW JCT SR15&HARDEM · Structure no. 24S80550001
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 538
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Bear Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 538 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Bear 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Bear Creek carry?
About 538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Bear Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.