US Bridges

Nfa A263 over Cane Creek

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · .5MI West of US 411 · Structure no. 540A2630001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A263 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A263 over Cane Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A263
CrossesCane Creek
Location.5MI West of US 411
RouteCounty Highway 263
Coordinates35.29146, -84.55249
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A263 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A263 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A263 over Cane Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A263 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A263 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.