US Bridges

Nfa 1727 (sa 3606) over Beason Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Coffee Landing RD · Structure no. 36017270001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,396
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1727 (sa 3606) over Beason Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1727 (sa 3606) over Beason Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,114 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1727 (sa 3606)
CrossesBeason Creek
LocationCoffee Landing RD
RouteCity Street 1727
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26817, -88.29308
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,396 (2021)
Projected traffic2,114 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1727 (sa 3606) over Beason Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1727 (sa 3606) over Beason 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1727 (sa 3606) over Beason Creek carry?

About 1,396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1727 (sa 3606) over Beason Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1727 (sa 3606) over Beason Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.