US Bridges

FAS 310 over Cane Creek

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · .19 from US 411 · Structure no. 54SR3100009

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,604
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 310 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 310 over Cane Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,604 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,722 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 310
CrossesCane Creek
Location.19 from US 411
RouteState Highway 310
Coordinates35.32367, -84.518
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,604 (2021)
Projected traffic3,722 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 310 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 310 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 310 over Cane Creek carry?

About 2,604 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 310 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 310 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.