US Bridges

FAS 129 over Little Cane Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 2 M W of Moore CO Line · Structure no. 52S42810015

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 129 over Little Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 129 over Little Cane Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 6 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS 129
CrossesLittle Cane Creek
Location2 M W of Moore CO Line
RouteState Highway 129
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31448, -86.56547
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
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 Little Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 129 over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 129 over Little Cane Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 129 over Little Cane Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 129 over Little Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.