Nfa A427 over Beaver Creek
GoodSullivan County, Tennessee · In City of Bristol · Structure no. 820A4270001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,430
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A427 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A427 over Beaver Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A427 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A427 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 A427 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A427 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A427 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.