US Bridges

FAP 30 over Cane Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · 4.8 Mi.East of Spencer · Structure no. 88SR0300007

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 30 over Cane Creek in Van Buren 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 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesFAP 30
CrossesCane Creek
Location4.8 Mi.East of Spencer
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates35.74338, -85.3936
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2021)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 FAP 30 over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 30 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 FAP 30 over Cane Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.