US Bridges

FAP 28 over Caney Creek

Poor

Fentress County, Tennessee · Fentress-Pickett Co.Line · Structure no. 25SR0280005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,154
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 28 over Caney Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,154 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,846 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationFentress-Pickett Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56382, -85.01134
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,154 (2021)
Projected traffic1,846 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$526,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.