US Bridges

FAS 129 over Cane Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · .6 M SE of Marshall CO LN · Structure no. 52S42810009

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 129 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 129 over Cane Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 957 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 129
CrossesCane Creek
Location.6 M SE of Marshall CO LN
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates35.31602, -86.62914
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2021)
Projected traffic957 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 129 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 129 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 129 over Cane Creek carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 129 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 129 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.