US Bridges

Nfa 886 (sa 6911) over Caney Creek

Fair

Pickett County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI N of SR28 · Structure no. 69S43340003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 886 (sa 6911) over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 886 (sa 6911) over Caney Creek in Pickett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 886 (sa 6911)
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.9 MI N of SR28
RouteCounty Highway 886
CountyPickett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5974, -84.99864
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2021)
Projected traffic429 by 2042
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 886 (sa 6911) over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 886 (sa 6911) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 886 (sa 6911) over Caney Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 886 (sa 6911) over Caney Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 886 (sa 6911) over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.