US Bridges

Nfa 1777 over Cane Creek

Good

Perry County, Tennessee · 5.5 M. S. Lobelville. · Structure no. 68017770001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1777 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1777 over Cane Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 473 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1777
CrossesCane Creek
Location5.5 M. S. Lobelville.
RouteCounty Highway 1777
Coordinates35.70835, -87.77499
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2021)
Projected traffic688 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 1777 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1777 over Cane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1777 over Cane Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1777 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1777 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.