US Bridges

FAS 104 over Cane Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI N of Obrien RD · Structure no. 39SR1040001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 104 over Cane Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesFAS 104
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Obrien RD
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.76283, -88.52425
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2021)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 104 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 104 over Cane Creek carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 104 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.