US Bridges

Nfa A463 over Cane Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · In City of Camden · Structure no. 030A4630003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,180
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A463 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A463 over Cane 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,488 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A463
CrossesCane Creek
LocationIn City of Camden
RouteCity Street 463
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05328, -88.11069
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2020)
Projected traffic3,488 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A463 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A463 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 A463 over Cane Creek carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A463 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa A463 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.