US Bridges

Nfa A129 over Cane Creek (fcfsp)

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · 1MI from Bledsoe CO Line · Structure no. 880A1290001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A129 over Cane Creek (fcfsp) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A129 over Cane Creek (fcfsp) in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A129
CrossesCane Creek (fcfsp)
Location1MI from Bledsoe CO Line
RouteState Lands Road 129
CountyVan Buren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66092, -85.34676
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2020)
Projected traffic912 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 A129 over Cane Creek (fcfsp) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A129 over Cane Creek (fcfsp) 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 A129 over Cane Creek (fcfsp) carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A129 over Cane Creek (fcfsp)?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A129 over Cane Creek (fcfsp)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.