US Bridges

Nfa A289 over Beaver Creek & Nfa A290

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 3MI South of SR37 · Structure no. 820A2890001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A289 over Beaver Creek & Nfa A290 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A289 over Beaver Creek & Nfa A290 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A289
CrossesBeaver Creek & Nfa A290
Location3MI South of SR37
RouteCounty Highway 289
Coordinates36.4987, -82.30103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A289 over Beaver Creek & Nfa A290 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A289 over Beaver Creek & Nfa A290 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A289 over Beaver Creek & Nfa A290 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A289 over Beaver Creek & Nfa A290?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A289 over Beaver Creek & Nfa A290?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.