US Bridges

FAP 104 over Cane Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · In Trenton City Limits · Structure no. 27SR1040017

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,826
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 104 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 104 over Cane Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,826 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,922 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 104
CrossesCane Creek
LocationIn Trenton City Limits
RouteState Highway 104
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98094, -88.95045
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,826 (2021)
Projected traffic2,922 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$349,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 104 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 104 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 104 over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,826 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 104 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 104 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.