Nfa A005 over Caney Creek
PoorPosted for loadHawkins County, Tennessee · W of Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0010007
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A005 over Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A005 over Caney Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A005 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A005 over Caney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A005 over Caney Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A005 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A005 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.