US Bridges

Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bee Springs Branch

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 5 M NE of Elkton · Structure no. 28S62350001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
403
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bee Springs Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bee Springs Branch in Giles 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 5 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 983 (sa 2825)
CrossesBee Springs Branch
Location5 M NE of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 983
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10673, -86.86364
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2021)
Projected traffic645 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$91,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bee Springs Branch built?

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

What condition is Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bee Springs Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bee Springs Branch carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bee Springs Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 983 (sa 2825) over Bee Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.