US Bridges

FAP 52 over New Hope Creek

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · 2.36 Mi.W.Of Celina · Structure no. 14SR0520007

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,562
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over New Hope Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 52 over New Hope Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,562 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,792 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 52
CrossesNew Hope Creek
Location2.36 Mi.W.Of Celina
RouteState Highway 52
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.57414, -85.54342
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,562 (2021)
Projected traffic5,792 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 52 over New Hope Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over New Hope 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 New Hope Creek carry?

About 3,562 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over New Hope Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over New Hope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.