US Bridges

FAS 129 over Little Cane Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · .9 M W of Moore CO Line · Structure no. 52S42810017

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 129 over Little Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 129 over Little Cane Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 129
CrossesLittle Cane Creek
Location.9 M W of Moore CO Line
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates35.32419, -86.54462
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2021)
Projected traffic477 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 Little Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 129 over Little 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 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 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 129 over Little Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.