US Bridges

FAS 371 over Cane Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 6 MI W of Henning · Structure no. 49SR0872001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 371 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 371 over Cane Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,546 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFAS 371
CrossesCane Creek
Location6 MI W of Henning
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates35.67481, -89.68944
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2021)
Projected traffic1,546 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 FAS 371 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 371 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 371 over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 371 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 371 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.