US Bridges

FAS 130 over Cane Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · .05 M N Lincoln CO Line · Structure no. 59SR1300001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 130 over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 130 over Cane Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 130
CrossesCane Creek
Location.05 M N Lincoln CO Line
RouteState Highway 130
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.32173, -86.63757
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,117 (2021)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 130 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 130 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 130 over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 130 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 130 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.