US Bridges

FAP 53 over East Fork Stones River

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · Near Woodbury · Structure no. 08SR0530011

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
344 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over East Fork Stones River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 53 over East Fork Stones River in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,112 by 2041. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 53
CrossesEast Fork Stones River
LocationNear Woodbury
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8324, -86.03531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2021)
Projected traffic2,112 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$709,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 53 over East Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 over East Fork Stones River 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 East Fork Stones River carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over East Fork Stones River?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 53 over East Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.