US Bridges

Lower Caney Valley over Caney Creek

Good

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 0.27 KM S of SR-32 · Structure no. 13013170001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Caney Valley over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Caney Valley over Caney Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Caney Valley
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.27 KM S of SR-32
RouteCounty Highway 1317
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40544, -83.494
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic254 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lower Caney Valley over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Caney Valley over Caney 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Caney Valley over Caney Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lower Caney Valley over Caney Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Caney Valley over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.