US Bridges

Nfa 1830 (sa 8105) over Beech Fork Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · 2.4 Mi. So.Of Tobaccoport · Structure no. 810A1540001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1830 (sa 8105) over Beech Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1830 (sa 8105) over Beech Fork Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 697 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNfa 1830 (sa 8105)
CrossesBeech Fork Creek
Location2.4 Mi. So.Of Tobaccoport
RouteCounty Highway 1830
Coordinates36.62133, -87.86467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2021)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$100,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1830 (sa 8105) over Beech Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1830 (sa 8105) over Beech Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1830 (sa 8105) over Beech Fork Creek carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1830 (sa 8105) over Beech Fork Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1830 (sa 8105) over Beech Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.