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FAS 391 over Cane Creek

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Benton County, Tennessee · In Camden · Structure no. 03SR0010011

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,072
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 391 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 391 over Cane Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 10,072 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,115 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 391
CrossesCane Creek
LocationIn Camden
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05686, -88.11414
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,072 (2021)
Projected traffic16,115 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$280,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 391 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 391 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 391 over Cane Creek carry?

About 10,072 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 391 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 391 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.