US Bridges

Nfa A212 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI SW JCT SR25&SR49 · Structure no. 740A2120001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,266
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A212 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A212 over Beaver Dam Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,266 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa A212
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location2.1 MI SW JCT SR25&SR49
RouteCounty Highway 0A212
Coordinates36.52794, -86.82468
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,266 (2021)
Projected traffic1,984 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 A212 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A212 over Beaver Dam 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A212 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A212 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A212 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.