US Bridges

Nfa A071 over Beech Creek

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.7 M NW JCT SR15&SR13 · Structure no. 910A0710007

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 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 2003, so it is 22 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 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A071
CrossesBeech Creek
Location3.7 M NW JCT SR15&SR13
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates35.36083, -87.8025
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 2003, making it 22 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 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A071 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.