US Bridges

Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Little Beech Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 5.0 MI NE JCT SR128&SR228 · Structure no. 91S62260005

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Little Beech Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Little Beech Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 72 years old, older 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 914 (sa 9110)
CrossesLittle Beech Creek
Location5.0 MI NE JCT SR128&SR228
RouteCounty Highway 914
Coordinates35.43952, -87.89685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$293,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Little Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Little Beech 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Little Beech Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Little Beech Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 914 (sa 9110) over Little Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.