Nfa K640 over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Gallaway Levee Rd-Shelby · Structure no. 790A0110003
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 461
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa K640 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa K640 over Beaver Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 461 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa K640 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa K640 over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa K640 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Nfa K640 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa K640 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.