US Bridges

Nfa 2185 (sa 8801) over Bee Fork Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · 6 MI S of SR 30 · Structure no. 88021850011

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2185 (sa 8801) over Bee Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2185 (sa 8801) over Bee Fork Creek in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 262 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2185 (sa 8801)
CrossesBee Fork Creek
Location6 MI S of SR 30
RouteCounty Highway 2185
CountyVan Buren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65515, -85.57214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2021)
Projected traffic496 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2185 (sa 8801) over Bee Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2185 (sa 8801) over Bee Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2185 (sa 8801) over Bee Fork Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2185 (sa 8801) over Bee Fork Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2185 (sa 8801) over Bee Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.