FAP 5 over Sugar Creek
GoodChester County, Tennessee · 0.5 M SE JCT SR5&SR100 · Structure no. 12SR0050002
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,911
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 5 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 5 over Sugar Creek in Chester 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,911 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,438 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 5 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 5 over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 5 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 12,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 5 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 5 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.