US Bridges

Nfa 1120 (sa 7107) over Cane Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 5MI South of I40 · Structure no. 71S44310001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,542
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1120 (sa 7107) over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1120 (sa 7107) over Cane Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 2,542 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,067 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1120 (sa 7107)
CrossesCane Creek
Location5MI South of I40
RouteCounty Highway 1120
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0907, -85.59697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,542 (2021)
Projected traffic4,067 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$538,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1120 (sa 7107) over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1120 (sa 7107) 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 1120 (sa 7107) over Cane Creek carry?

About 2,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1120 (sa 7107) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1120 (sa 7107) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.