US Bridges

FAP 53 over Hayes Creek

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · .4 Mi.N.Of Coffee Co.Li. · Structure no. 08SR0530001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,348
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over Hayes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 53 over Hayes Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,348 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,664 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 53
CrossesHayes Creek
Location.4 Mi.N.Of Coffee Co.Li.
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80633, -86.15497
Functional classRural 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
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,348 (2021)
Projected traffic3,664 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 53 over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 over Hayes 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 53 over Hayes Creek carry?

About 2,348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 53 over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.