US Bridges

FAU 209 over Cane Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.03 Mi. N of SR-208 Jct. · Structure no. 49E00210005

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 209 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 209 over Cane Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 101 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 4,322 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,115 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 209
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.03 Mi. N of SR-208 Jct.
RouteState Highway 209
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75975, -89.52258
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,322 (2021)
Projected traffic5,115 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 FAU 209 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAU 209 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 209 over Cane Creek carry?

About 4,322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 209 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 209 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.