FAP 53 over Duke Creek
FairCannon County, Tennessee · 1.5MI.S.OFCOFFEE Co.Line · Structure no. 08SR0530003
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,790
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 53 over Duke Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 53 over Duke Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,544 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 53 over Duke Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 53 over Duke 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 Duke Creek carry?
About 3,790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 53 over Duke Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 53 over Duke Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.