US Bridges

FAS 284 over Cane Creek

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · In Falls CR Falls ST Park · Structure no. 04004180001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 284 over Cane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 284 over Cane Creek in Bledsoe 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 284
CrossesCane Creek
LocationIn Falls CR Falls ST Park
RouteState Highway 284
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.64032, -85.33326
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic176 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 284 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 284 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 284 over Cane Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 284 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 284 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.