US Bridges

FAS 66 over Caney Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI W of Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0660009

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 66 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 66 over Caney Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 66
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.7 MI W of Rogersville
RouteState Highway 66
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40538, -83.03799
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2021)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 66 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 66 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 66 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 66 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 66 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.