US Bridges

FAP 52 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · 7 Mi.East of Clay Co. · Structure no. 14SR0520005

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,874
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over Hurricane Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,874 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,170 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 52
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location7 Mi.East of Clay Co.
RouteState Highway 52
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.59757, -85.70158
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,874 (2021)
Projected traffic3,170 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$596,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 52 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.