US Bridges

Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Caney Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI NE JCT SR99&SR272 · Structure no. 59020020001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Caney Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2002 (sa 5919)
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.3 MI NE JCT SR99&SR272
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63351, -86.73876
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2021)
Projected traffic768 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Caney 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Caney Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Caney Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2002 (sa 5919) over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.