US Bridges

FAU 5732 over Cane Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · Skyhawk Pkwy · Structure no. 92SR0430023

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,379
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5732 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5732 over Cane Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 9,379 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,896 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAU 5732
CrossesCane Creek
LocationSkyhawk Pkwy
RouteCity Street 5732
Coordinates36.32883, -88.86975
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,379 (2021)
Projected traffic18,896 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 5732 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5732 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 FAU 5732 over Cane Creek carry?

About 9,379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5732 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5732 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.