US Bridges

Nfa 815 (sa 9220) over Cane Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 6 MI W of SR 118 · Structure no. 92S80110001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 815 (sa 9220) over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 815 (sa 9220) over Cane Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 645 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 815 (sa 9220)
CrossesCane Creek
Location6 MI W of SR 118
RouteCounty Highway 815
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34635, -88.79955
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2021)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2040
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 815 (sa 9220) over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 815 (sa 9220) over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 815 (sa 9220) over Cane Creek carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 815 (sa 9220) over Cane Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 815 (sa 9220) over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.