FAU 3 over Cane Creek
FairShelby County, Tennessee · .16 M S of Person JCT · Structure no. 79SR0030017
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,953
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3 over Cane Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 91 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 15,953 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,525 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is FAU 3 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 3 over Cane Creek carry?
About 15,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.