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Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Cane Creek

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 5MI East of Van Buren CO · Structure no. 04011340001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
469
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Cane Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1134 (sa 0405)
CrossesCane Creek
Location5MI East of Van Buren CO
RouteCounty Highway 1134
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55576, -85.35904
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2021)
Projected traffic704 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Cane Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1134 (sa 0405) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.