US Bridges

Nfa A439 over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Tennessee · In City of Camden · Structure no. 030A4390003

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A439 over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A439 over Cane Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A439
CrossesCane Creek
LocationIn City of Camden
RouteCity Street 439
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04886, -88.10059
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$46,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A439 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Nfa A439 over Cane 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A439 over Cane Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A439 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A439 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.