Nfa A682 over Beech Creek
Hawkins County, Tennessee · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa A682 over Beech Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 17 of the 190 inventoried bridges in Hawkins County rated poor (8.9%); 17 (8.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 34 ft |
| Location | 1.9 M W of Van Hill |
| NBI structure number | 370A6820001 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hawkins County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 1 over Branch | 1962 | 29,803 | Fair |
| Fap 1 over North Fork Holston River | 1962 | 27,414 | Poor |
| Fap 1 over North Fork Holston River | 1962 | 27,414 | Poor |
| Fap 1 over Alexander Creek | 1968 | 16,784 | Fair |
| Fap 1 over Smith Creek | 1968 | 16,784 | Fair |
| Fap 1 over Hord Creek | 1968 | 15,422 | Fair |
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