US Bridges

FAP 50 over Cane Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi.S.Of Petersburg · Structure no. 52SR0500001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
395 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 50 over Cane Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 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 3,134 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2039. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 50
CrossesCane Creek
Location2.5 Mi.S.Of Petersburg
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28117, -86.62952
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,134 (2021)
Projected traffic4,720 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 FAP 50 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FAP 50 over 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 FAP 50 over Cane Creek carry?

About 3,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.