FAS 285 over Cane Creek
FairVan Buren County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.South of White Co. · Structure no. 88E00090001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 669
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 285 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 285 over Cane Creek in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 285 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 285 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 285 over Cane Creek carry?
About 669 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 285 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 285 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.