Nfa 1434 over Beech Creek
GoodHawkins County, Tennessee · 1.2 M S of SR347 · Structure no. 37014340001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 269
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1434 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1434 over Beech Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 269 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1434 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1434 over Beech 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 1434 over Beech Creek carry?
About 269 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1434 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1434 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.