US Bridges

FAP 52 over Trace Creek

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.East of Macon Co. · Structure no. 14SR0520001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,112
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Trace Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 52 over Trace Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,379 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 52
CrossesTrace Creek
Location2 Mi.East of Macon Co.
RouteState Highway 52
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.57592, -85.78027
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,112 (2021)
Projected traffic3,379 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$592,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 52 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over Trace 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 52 over Trace Creek carry?

About 2,112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.