US Bridges

Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Cane Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI NW of Scotts Hill · Structure no. 39003070011

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Cane Creek in Henderson 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1022 (sa 3905)
CrossesCane Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of Scotts Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1022
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55611, -88.28328
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Cane Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1022 (sa 3905) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.