Nfa 2598 (sa 3711) over Beech Creek
FairHawkins County, Tennessee · 2.6 M W of Van Hill · Structure no. 37025980001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2598 (sa 3711) over Beech Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2598 (sa 3711) over Beech Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2598 (sa 3711) over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2598 (sa 3711) over Beech 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 2598 (sa 3711) over Beech Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2598 (sa 3711) over Beech Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2598 (sa 3711) over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.