FAS 87 over Cane Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Tennessee · 6.7 Mi. W of SR-3 Jct. · Structure no. 49SR0870027
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 957
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 87 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 87 over Cane Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 957 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 87 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 87 over Cane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 87 over Cane Creek carry?
About 957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 87 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 87 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.