Nfa 1489 (sa 4912) over Cane Creek
Lauderdale County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 1489 (sa 4912) over Cane Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 591 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 92 of the 258 inventoried bridges in Lauderdale County rated good (35.7%); 16 (6.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | 3 Mi. E. of Ripley |
| NBI structure number | 49S82020001 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lauderdale County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 3 over Cane Creek | 1970 | 18,593 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over Fau 1258 (lake Dr) | 1971 | 15,053 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over SR 19 | 1971 | 15,053 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over North Fork Cane Creek | 1963 | 13,622 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over North Fork Cane Creek | 1963 | 13,622 | Fair |
| Fap 3 over Mill Creek | 1960 | 11,840 | Fair |
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