US Bridges

Nfa 1827 (sa 5108) over South Fork Cane Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 5 M. Nw. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 51018270005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1827 (sa 5108) over South Fork Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1827 (sa 5108) over South Fork Cane Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1827 (sa 5108)
CrossesSouth Fork Cane Creek
Location5 M. Nw. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 1827
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60328, -87.6115
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$389,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1827 (sa 5108) over South Fork Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1827 (sa 5108) over South Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1827 (sa 5108) over South Fork Cane Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1827 (sa 5108) over South Fork Cane Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1827 (sa 5108) over South Fork Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.