US Bridges

Nfa 0A480 over East Fork Cane Creek

Good

Lewis County, Tennessee · 400 Ft W Centerville Hw · Structure no. 510A4800001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 0A480 over East Fork Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 0A480 over East Fork Cane Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 0A480
CrossesEast Fork Cane Creek
Location400 Ft W Centerville Hw
RouteCounty Highway 0A480
Coordinates35.59555, -87.55783
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$73,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 0A480 over East Fork Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 0A480 over East Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 0A480 over East Fork Cane Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 0A480 over East Fork Cane Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 0A480 over East Fork Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.