Nfa A249 over Cane Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI N of SR100 · Structure no. 390A2490001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A249 over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A249 over Cane Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A249 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A249 over Cane 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A249 over Cane Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A249 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A249 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.