Nfa A373 over Little Cane Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Tennessee · 1 M. N. of Alabama · Structure no. 520A3730001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A373 over Little Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A373 over Little Cane Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A373 over Little Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A373 over Little Cane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A373 over Little Cane Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A373 over Little Cane Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A373 over Little Cane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.