US Bridges

Nfa 1159 (sa 8807) over Cane Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · 2MI from SR 111 · Structure no. 88F00080001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1159 (sa 8807) over Cane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1159 (sa 8807) over Cane Creek in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1159 (sa 8807)
CrossesCane Creek
Location2MI from SR 111
RouteCounty Highway 1159
CountyVan Buren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8045, -85.42757
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic352 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1159 (sa 8807) over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1159 (sa 8807) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1159 (sa 8807) over Cane Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1159 (sa 8807) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1159 (sa 8807) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.