US Bridges

Nfa A529 over Cane Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In the City of Jackson · Structure no. 570A5290001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A529 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A529 over Cane Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,536 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A529
CrossesCane Creek
LocationIn the City of Jackson
RouteCity Street 529
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57606, -88.82722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2020)
Projected traffic3,536 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$173,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A529 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A529 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 A529 over Cane Creek carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A529 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A529 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.