US Bridges

Nfa 1532 over Cane Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI NW JCT SR5&SR22 · Structure no. 66015320001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1532 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1532 over Cane Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1532
CrossesCane Creek
Location3.8 MI NW JCT SR5&SR22
RouteCounty Highway 1532
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45644, -89.14933
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2021)
Projected traffic576 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1532 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1532 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1532 over Cane Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1532 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1532 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.