I81 over Caney Creek
FairGreene County, Tennessee · 10.59 FM Washinton CO LN · Structure no. 30I00810077
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,804
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I81 over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I81 over Caney Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 37,804 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,064 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 290 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I81 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I81 over Caney 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I81 over Caney Creek carry?
About 37,804 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I81 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 290 ft wide.
Who owns I81 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.