US Bridges

FAP 5 over Dry Creek

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 1.55 Mi.N. Jct. Sh. 5-A · Structure no. 12SR0050008

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,225
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 5 over Dry Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 91 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 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 17,225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,560 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.55 Mi.N. Jct. Sh. 5-A
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4753, -88.69797
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,225 (2021)
Projected traffic27,560 by 2042
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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAP 5 over Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 5 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.