US Bridges

Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Caney Branch

GoodPosted for load

Warren County, Tennessee · 5 MI North of SR 55 · Structure no. 89S42900007

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Caney Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Caney Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 709 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1114 (sa 8907)
CrossesCaney Branch
Location5 MI North of SR 55
RouteCounty Highway 1114
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66927, -85.93769
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Caney Branch carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Caney Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1114 (sa 8907) over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.