US Bridges

Nfa B841 over Cane Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI W of SR-136 · Structure no. 710A2720003

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,058
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B841 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B841 over Cane Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,058 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa B841
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.7 MI W of SR-136
RouteCity Street 5830
Coordinates36.13439, -85.56783
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,058 (2021)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 B841 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B841 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B841 over Cane Creek carry?

About 4,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B841 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B841 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.