US Bridges

Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Cane Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hickman County, Tennessee · 5 M SE of Pleasantville · Structure no. 41S61790007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Cane Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 942 (sa 4101)
CrossesCane Creek
Location5 M SE of Pleasantville
RouteCounty Highway 942
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63292, -87.6234
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic298 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 942 (sa 4101) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Cane Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 942 (sa 4101) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.