US Bridges

Nfa 1687 over Cane Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI N of SR100 · Structure no. 39016870001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1687 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1687 over Cane Creek in Henderson 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1687
CrossesCane Creek
Location2.5 MI N of SR100
RouteCounty Highway 1687
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54533, -88.29061
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1687 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1687 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 1687 over Cane Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1687 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1687 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.