US Bridges

Nfa A514 over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI NW JCT SR5&SR18 · Structure no. 570A5140001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A514 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A514 over Cane Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A514
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.6 MI NW JCT SR5&SR18
RouteCity Street 514
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57347, -88.82702
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic880 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A514 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nfa A514 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A514 over Cane Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A514 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A514 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.