US Bridges

Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Beech Creek

FairPosted for load

Maury County, Tennessee · 0.1 M. W. Santa Fe. · Structure no. 60019260001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
571
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Beech Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Beech Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 571 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1926 (sa 6019)
CrossesBeech Creek
Location0.1 M. W. Santa Fe.
RouteCounty Highway 1926
Coordinates35.73561, -87.12991
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$121,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Beech 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Beech Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Beech Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1926 (sa 6019) over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.