US Bridges

Nfa A014 (sa 8422) over Middle Beaver CR Canal

Good

Tipton County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI W of Fayette · Structure no. 840A0140003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A014 (sa 8422) over Middle Beaver CR Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A014 (sa 8422) over Middle Beaver CR Canal in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A014 (sa 8422)
CrossesMiddle Beaver CR Canal
Location1.5 MI W of Fayette
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39416, -89.64172
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic736 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 A014 (sa 8422) over Middle Beaver CR Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A014 (sa 8422) over Middle Beaver CR Canal 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 A014 (sa 8422) over Middle Beaver CR Canal carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A014 (sa 8422) over Middle Beaver CR Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A014 (sa 8422) over Middle Beaver CR Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.