US Bridges

Nfa A630 over Cane Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI N of US40 · Structure no. 390A0630003

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A630 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A630 over Cane Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A630
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.5 MI N of US40
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77083, -88.52025
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 A630 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A630 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 A630 over Cane Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A630 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A630 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.