US Bridges

FAS 372 over Cane Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 92SR0430013

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,875
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 372 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 372 over Cane Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 97 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 3,875 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,072 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAS 372
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.2 MI JCT SR 22
RouteState Highway 372
Coordinates36.32639, -88.8512
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,875 (2021)
Projected traffic7,072 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 372 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FAS 372 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 FAS 372 over Cane Creek carry?

About 3,875 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 372 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 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 372 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.