Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over West Beaver Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · Deadfall RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 79014590007
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,696
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over West Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over West Beaver Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 2,696 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,571 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over West Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over West Beaver 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 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over West Beaver Creek carry?
About 2,696 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over West Beaver Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1459 (sa 7914) over West Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.