Nfa A682 over Beech Creek
PoorPosted for loadHawkins County, Tennessee · 1.9 M W of Van Hill · Structure no. 370A6820001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A682 over Beech Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A682 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 A682 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A682 over Beech Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A682 over Beech Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A682 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A682 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.