US Bridges

FAP 53 over Rockhouse Creek

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · 4.2 Mi.Ne.Of Woodbury · Structure no. 08SR0530017

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over Rockhouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 53 over Rockhouse Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 33 ft (10.2 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
CrossesRockhouse Creek
Location4.2 Mi.Ne.Of Woodbury
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86482, -86.03178
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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$122,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 53 over Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 over Rockhouse 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 Rockhouse Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 53 over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 53 over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.