US Bridges

Nfa A047 over Branch of Caney Creek

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NW JCT SR11&SR270 · Structure no. 590A0470001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A047 over Branch of Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A047 over Branch of Caney Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A047
CrossesBranch of Caney Creek
Location3.9 MI NW JCT SR11&SR270
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates35.65768, -86.71763
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 A047 over Branch of Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A047 over Branch of Caney 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A047 over Branch of Caney Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A047 over Branch of Caney Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A047 over Branch of Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.