US Bridges

Nfa A481 over Caney Creek

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · W of SR29-BTWN I40& US 27 · Structure no. 730A1610001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A481 over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A481 over Caney Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A481
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationW of SR29-BTWN I40& US 27
RouteCity Street 481
Coordinates35.9121, -84.56465
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A481 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A481 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A481 over Caney Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A481 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A481 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.