US Bridges

FAS 216 over Cane Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · City of Martin · Structure no. 92S80090001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 216 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 216 over Cane Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,336 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 216
CrossesCane Creek
LocationCity of Martin
RouteState Highway 216
Coordinates36.32403, -88.89939
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2021)
Projected traffic2,336 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 216 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 216 over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 216 over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 216 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 216 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.