US Bridges

Nfa 2186 (sa 9303) over Caney Fork River

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 1MI from US70S · Structure no. 93021860001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
471 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2186 (sa 9303) over Caney Fork River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Nfa 2186 (sa 9303) over Caney Fork River in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2042. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2186 (sa 9303)
CrossesCaney Fork River
Location1MI from US70S
RouteCounty Highway 2186
CountyWhite County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81479, -85.5176
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length471 ft (143.6 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2021)
Projected traffic141 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2186 (sa 9303) over Caney Fork River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2186 (sa 9303) over Caney Fork River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2186 (sa 9303) over Caney Fork River carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2186 (sa 9303) over Caney Fork River?

The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2186 (sa 9303) over Caney Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.