US Bridges

Nfa A048 over Branch of Cane Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi. N. of SR 87 · Structure no. 490A0480007

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A048 over Branch of Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A048 over Branch of Cane Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A048
CrossesBranch of Cane Creek
Location1.3 Mi. N. of SR 87
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71989, -89.64814
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
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 A048 over Branch of Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A048 over Branch of Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A048 over Branch of Cane Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A048 over Branch of Cane Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A048 over Branch of Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.