US Bridges

Nfa A607 over Beason Creek

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · In Adamsville · Structure no. 550A6070001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A607 over Beason Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A607 over Beason Creek in McNairy 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A607
CrossesBeason Creek
LocationIn Adamsville
RouteCity Street 607
Coordinates35.23258, -88.37447
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A607 over Beason Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A607 over Beason Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A607 over Beason Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A607 over Beason Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A607 over Beason Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.