US Bridges

Nfa 1636 (sa 5714) over Cane Creek

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Madison County, Tennessee · N. of Medon · Structure no. 57016360001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1636 (sa 5714) over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1636 (sa 5714) over Cane Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1636 (sa 5714)
CrossesCane Creek
LocationN. of Medon
RouteCounty Highway 1636
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54922, -88.86884
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 inspectionMay 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2021)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1636 (sa 5714) over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1636 (sa 5714) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1636 (sa 5714) over Cane Creek carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1636 (sa 5714) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1636 (sa 5714) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.