US Bridges

Nfa A515 over Caney Branch

Good

Warren County, Tennessee · 4MI North of SR55 · Structure no. 890A5150001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A515 over Caney Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A515 over Caney Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A515
CrossesCaney Branch
Location4MI North of SR55
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.64383, -85.93253
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A515 over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A515 over Caney Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A515 over Caney Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A515 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A515 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.