US Bridges

Nfa A231 over Beech Bluff Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 3 Mi. W. of Halls · Structure no. 490A2310003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A231 over Beech Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A231 over Beech Bluff Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A231
CrossesBeech Bluff Creek
Location3 Mi. W. of Halls
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8512, -89.43797
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A231 over Beech Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A231 over Beech Bluff 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A231 over Beech Bluff Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A231 over Beech Bluff Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A231 over Beech Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.