US Bridges

FAP 431 over Cane Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · .5 Mile East of Martin · Structure no. 92SR0220025

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,661
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 431 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 431 over Cane Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 7,661 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,944 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAP 431
CrossesCane Creek
Location.5 Mile East of Martin
RouteState Highway 431
Coordinates36.33689, -88.83102
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,661 (2021)
Projected traffic8,944 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 431 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAP 431 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 431 over Cane Creek carry?

About 7,661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 431 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 431 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.