US Bridges

FAP 52 over Wet Weather Branch

Good

Clay County, Tennessee · 1.14 Mi.W.Of Celina · Structure no. 14SR0520017

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,949
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Wet Weather Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over Wet Weather Branch in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,949 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,272 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAP 52
CrossesWet Weather Branch
Location1.14 Mi.W.Of Celina
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates36.50862, -85.46395
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,949 (2021)
Projected traffic6,272 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 Wet Weather Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over Wet Weather Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 52 over Wet Weather Branch carry?

About 3,949 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Wet Weather Branch?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over Wet Weather Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.