US Bridges

FAU 208 over Cane Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.5 Mi. S of SR-3 Jct. · Structure no. 49S80440001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,085
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 208 over Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 208 over Cane Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,085 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,475 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 208
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S of SR-3 Jct.
RouteState Highway 208
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75869, -89.53847
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,085 (2021)
Projected traffic9,475 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 208 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 208 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 208 over Cane Creek carry?

About 7,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 208 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAU 208 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.