US Bridges

Nfa A263 over Beaty Branch

GoodPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · Market ST in Elkton · Structure no. 280A2630001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A263 over Beaty Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A263 over Beaty Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,640 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A263
CrossesBeaty Branch
LocationMarket ST in Elkton
RouteCity Street 263
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05771, -86.89371
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2020)
Projected traffic6,640 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A263 over Beaty Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A263 over Beaty Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A263 over Beaty Branch carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A263 over Beaty Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A263 over Beaty Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.