US Bridges

FAS 147 over North Fork Cane Creek

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · 6.2 Mi.E.Of Tenn.River · Structure no. 42SR1470003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
826
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 147 over North Fork Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 147 over North Fork Cane Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 826 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesFAS 147
CrossesNorth Fork Cane Creek
Location6.2 Mi.E.Of Tenn.River
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates36.31833, -87.84167
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2021)
Projected traffic1,322 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 147 over North Fork Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 147 over North Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 147 over North Fork Cane Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 147 over North Fork Cane Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 147 over North Fork Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.