FAP 52 over Cumberland River
FairPosted for loadClay County, Tennessee · .3 MI from SR53 · Structure no. 14SR0520011
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 958 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 52 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over Cumberland River in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 52 over Cumberland River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 52 over Cumberland River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 52 over Cumberland River carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 52 over Cumberland River?
The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long with a longest span of 283 ft (86.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 52 over Cumberland River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.