Nfa 2701 over Beech River
FairHenderson County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI S of SR20 · Structure no. 39S82620005
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 348
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2701 over Beech River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2701 over Beech River in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2701 over Beech River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2701 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 2701 over Beech River carry?
About 348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2701 over Beech River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2701 over Beech River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.