US Bridges

Nfa A183 over Caney Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 1 M N of US11W-SR66 JCT · Structure no. 370A1830001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A183 over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A183 over Caney Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A183
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1 M N of US11W-SR66 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41477, -83.02438
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic848 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A183 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A183 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A183 over Caney Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A183 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A183 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.