US Bridges

FAS 190 over Little Cane Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 3.5 Mi.S.Of Palmersville · Structure no. 92S80190019

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 190 over Little Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 190 over Little Cane Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 190
CrossesLittle Cane Creek
Location3.5 Mi.S.Of Palmersville
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates36.37817, -88.55525
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2021)
Projected traffic416 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 190 over Little Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 190 over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 190 over Little Cane Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 190 over Little Cane Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 190 over Little Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.