US Bridges

Nfa 2188 (sa 8806) over Caney Fork River

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · At White Van Buren Line · Structure no. 88021880001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
428 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2188 (sa 8806) over Caney Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2188 (sa 8806) over Caney Fork River in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2042. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2188 (sa 8806)
CrossesCaney Fork River
LocationAt White Van Buren Line
RouteCounty Highway 2188
Coordinates35.81841, -85.48123
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2021)
Projected traffic597 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2188 (sa 8806) over Caney Fork River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2188 (sa 8806) over Caney Fork River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2188 (sa 8806) over Caney Fork River carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2188 (sa 8806) over Caney Fork River?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2188 (sa 8806) over Caney Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.