US Bridges

Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Cane Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI NW JCT I40&SR1 · Structure no. 38008470009

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Cane Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 847 (sa 3818)
CrossesCane Creek
Location2.1 MI NW JCT I40&SR1
RouteCounty Highway 847
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60717, -89.116
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2021)
Projected traffic355 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 847 (sa 3818) over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Cane 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Cane Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.