US Bridges

FAS 136 over Caney Fork River

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · At White County Line · Structure no. 89SR0010015

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
721 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,384
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 136 over Caney Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 136 over Caney Fork River in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,384 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,214 by 2042. The structure is 721 ft (219.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 136
CrossesCaney Fork River
LocationAt White County Line
RouteState Highway 136
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80237, -85.60857
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length721 ft (219.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,384 (2021)
Projected traffic2,214 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 136 over Caney Fork River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 136 over Caney Fork River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 136 over Caney Fork River carry?

About 1,384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 136 over Caney Fork River?

The structure is 721 ft (219.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 136 over Caney Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.