US Bridges

Nfa A071 over Beech Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI S JCT SR13&SR128 · Structure no. 910A0710005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A071 over Beech Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A071 over Beech Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A071
CrossesBeech Creek
Location2.6 MI S JCT SR13&SR128
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates35.37333, -87.81641
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 A071 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A071 over Beech 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 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A071 over Beech Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A071 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A071 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.