FAS 19 over Cane Creek
PoorLauderdale County, Tennessee · 0.12 Mi. W of SR-3 Jct. · Structure no. 49SR0190031
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 19 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 19 over Cane Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 97 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,008 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 19 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is FAS 19 over Cane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 19 over Cane Creek carry?
About 3,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAS 19 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 19 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.