US Bridges

Nfa A048 over Caney Creek

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · .5 MI South of US 127 · Structure no. 250A0480001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A048 over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A048 over Caney Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A048
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.5 MI South of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55649, -85.01306
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A048 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A048 over Caney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A048 over Caney Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A048 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A048 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.