US Bridges

Nfa 1489 (sa 4912) over Cane Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 3 Mi. E. of Ripley · Structure no. 49S82020001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1489 (sa 4912) over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1489 (sa 4912) over Cane Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1489 (sa 4912)
CrossesCane Creek
Location3 Mi. E. of Ripley
RouteCounty Highway 1489
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75158, -89.48353
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2021)
Projected traffic992 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1489 (sa 4912) over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1489 (sa 4912) over 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 1489 (sa 4912) over Cane Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1489 (sa 4912) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1489 (sa 4912) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.