US Bridges

Nfa A622 over Cane Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI S of Martin · Structure no. 920A6220001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A622 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A622 over Cane Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A622
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Martin
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates36.32764, -88.84464
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2020)
Projected traffic944 by 2040
Trucks2%
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$139,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A622 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A622 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A622 over Cane Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A622 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A622 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.