Nfa A681 over Beech Creek
FairPosted for loadHawkins County, Tennessee · 2 M W of Van Hill · Structure no. 370A6810001
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A681 over Beech Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A681 over Beech Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A681 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Nfa A681 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 A681 over Beech Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A681 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A681 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.