US Bridges

Nfa A043 over Cane Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · In Martin · Structure no. 920A0430001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A043 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A043 over Cane Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A043
CrossesCane Creek
LocationIn Martin
RouteCity Street 43
Coordinates36.34114, -88.82117
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$325,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A043 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A043 over Cane Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A043 over Cane Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A043 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A043 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.