US Bridges

Nfa 1425 (sa 7305) over Caney Creek

PoorPosted for load

Roane County, Tennessee · 2 M SE of US70-SR 382 JCT · Structure no. 73014250001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,958
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1425 (sa 7305) over Caney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1425 (sa 7305) over Caney Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,958 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,133 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1425 (sa 7305)
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2 M SE of US70-SR 382 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1425
Coordinates35.85552, -84.59782
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,958 (2021)
Projected traffic3,133 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1425 (sa 7305) over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1425 (sa 7305) over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1425 (sa 7305) over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1425 (sa 7305) over Caney Creek?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1425 (sa 7305) over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.