US Bridges

Nfa A363 over Caney Creek

Good

Benton County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NW JCT I40&SR69 · Structure no. 030A3630001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A363 over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A363 over Caney Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A363
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.9 MI NW JCT I40&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 363
Coordinates35.89944, -88.101
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A363 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A363 over Caney 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 A363 over Caney Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A363 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A363 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.