US Bridges

Nfa B286 over Cane Creek OVERFL0W

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · In City of Cookeville · Structure no. 71035310001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,286
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B286 over Cane Creek OVERFL0W is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B286 over Cane Creek OVERFL0W in Putnam 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 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 1,286 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B286
CrossesCane Creek OVERFL0W
LocationIn City of Cookeville
RouteCity Street 286
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16403, -85.53833
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,286 (2021)
Projected traffic2,058 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 B286 over Cane Creek OVERFL0W built?

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

What condition is Nfa B286 over Cane Creek OVERFL0W 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B286 over Cane Creek OVERFL0W carry?

About 1,286 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B286 over Cane Creek OVERFL0W?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B286 over Cane Creek OVERFL0W?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.