US Bridges

Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Cane Creek

Good

Benton County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI SW JCT SR1&SR69 · Structure no. 03008910007

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Cane Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,922 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 891 (sa 0305)
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.4 MI SW JCT SR1&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 891
Coordinates36.0352, -88.11939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2021)
Projected traffic1,922 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 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 891 (sa 0305) over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Cane 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 891 (sa 0305) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.