US Bridges

Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Caney Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 2.8 M NE of US11W-SR70 Jc · Structure no. 37026020011

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Caney Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,213 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2602 (sa 3717)
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.8 M NE of US11W-SR70 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 2602
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46492, -82.97305
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2021)
Projected traffic1,213 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2602 (sa 3717) over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Caney Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Caney Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.