US Bridges

Nfa A292 over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Cannon County, Tennessee · South of Auburntown · Structure no. 080A2920001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A292 over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A292 over Hurricane Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A292
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationSouth of Auburntown
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93592, -86.07354
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$445,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A292 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A292 over Hurricane 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A292 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A292 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A292 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.