US Bridges

Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Cane Creek

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · .5 M S of Mckinnon · Structure no. 42S62610001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Cane Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 910 (sa 4201)
CrossesCane Creek
Location.5 M S of Mckinnon
RouteCounty Highway 910
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31232, -87.90736
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2021)
Projected traffic314 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$976,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 910 (sa 4201) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Cane Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.