US Bridges

FAS 287 over Caney Branch

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Tennessee · 4 Mi.S.Of Cinrertown · Structure no. 89003880005

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,238
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 287 over Caney Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 287 over Caney Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,238 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,981 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 287
CrossesCaney Branch
Location4 Mi.S.Of Cinrertown
RouteState Highway 287
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66353, -85.93875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,238 (2021)
Projected traffic1,981 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 287 over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 287 over Caney Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 287 over Caney Branch carry?

About 1,238 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 287 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 287 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.