FAS 438 over Cane Creek
FairPerry County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi. E. of SR-13 · Structure no. 68SR0500005
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 312 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 722
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 438 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 438 over Cane Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 946 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 438 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 438 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 438 over Cane Creek carry?
About 722 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 438 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 438 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.