Nfa A689 over Beech Creek
Hawkins County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa A689 over Beech Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 40 of the 190 inventoried bridges in Hawkins County rated good (21.1%); 17 (8.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (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 good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 25 ft |
| Location | S Off Sr347-2 M S of Co L |
| NBI structure number | 370A6890001 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
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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