US Bridges

FAS 391 over Cane Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · In Camden · Structure no. 03SR0010013

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,395
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 391 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 391 over Cane Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 3,395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,432 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 391
CrossesCane Creek
LocationIn Camden
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05091, -88.09456
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,395 (2021)
Projected traffic5,432 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 391 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 391 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 391 over Cane Creek carry?

About 3,395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 391 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 391 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.