US Bridges

Nfa C010 over West Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Moose RD - Shelby CO · Structure no. 790A1470001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C010 over West Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Nfa C010 over West Beaver Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C010
CrossesWest Beaver Creek
LocationMoose RD - Shelby CO
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36421, -89.69991
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$452,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C010 over West Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C010 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa C010 over West Beaver Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C010 over West Beaver Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C010 over West Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.