Nfa 1159 (sa 9318) over Caney Fork River
FairWhite County, Tennessee · 1 MI N of Van Buren CO Li · Structure no. 93S42510001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 427 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 533
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1159 (sa 9318) over Caney Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1159 (sa 9318) over Caney Fork River in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1159 (sa 9318) over Caney Fork River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1159 (sa 9318) 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 1159 (sa 9318) over Caney Fork River carry?
About 533 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1159 (sa 9318) over Caney Fork River?
The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1159 (sa 9318) over Caney Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.