US Bridges

Nfa 1542 over Cane Branch

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI E of Gibson CO · Structure no. 920A3950005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
674
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1542 over Cane Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1542 over Cane Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1542
CrossesCane Branch
Location0.5 MI E of Gibson CO
RouteCounty Highway 1542
Coordinates36.09836, -88.73921
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2021)
Projected traffic272 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 1542 over Cane Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1542 over Cane 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1542 over Cane Branch carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1542 over Cane Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1542 over Cane Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.