US Bridges

FAP 5 over Turkey Creek

Good

Chester County, Tennessee · South of Henderson · Structure no. 12SR0050005

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,225
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 5 over Turkey 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 17,225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,880 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSouth of Henderson
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.46725, -88.68591
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,225 (2021)
Projected traffic22,880 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 5 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 over Turkey 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 17,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.