US Bridges

Nfa A460 over Beech River

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI W of Lexington · Structure no. 390A4600001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A460 over Beech River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A460 over Beech River in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A460
CrossesBeech River
Location0.5 MI W of Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 460
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65003, -88.41472
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2020)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A460 over Beech River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A460 over Beech River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A460 over Beech River carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A460 over Beech River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A460 over Beech River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.