US Bridges

Nfa A394 over Beaver Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In City of Bristol · Structure no. 820A3940001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A394 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A394 over Beaver Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A394
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationIn City of Bristol
RouteCity Street 394
Coordinates36.55148, -82.22808
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A394 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A394 over Beaver 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A394 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A394 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A394 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.