US Bridges

Nfa 1046 (sa 0808) over Northcutt Creek

Good

Cannon County, Tennessee · 10MI South of SR96 · Structure no. 08S61890001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1046 (sa 0808) over Northcutt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1046 (sa 0808) over Northcutt Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1046 (sa 0808)
CrossesNorthcutt Creek
Location10MI South of SR96
RouteCounty Highway 1046
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87895, -86.16209
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2021)
Projected traffic778 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 1046 (sa 0808) over Northcutt Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1046 (sa 0808) over Northcutt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1046 (sa 0808) over Northcutt Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1046 (sa 0808) over Northcutt Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1046 (sa 0808) over Northcutt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.