US Bridges

FAP 52 over SR-52 / Wet Mill Cr. Rd.

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · SE of Celina · Structure no. 14SR0520019

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

About this bridge

FAP 52 over SR-52 / Wet Mill Cr. Rd. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over SR-52 / Wet Mill Cr. Rd. 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 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 3,949 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,590 by 2042. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 52
CrossesSR-52 / Wet Mill Cr. Rd.
LocationSE of Celina
RouteState Highway 52
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50153, -85.45002
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 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 traffic5,590 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 52 over SR-52 / Wet Mill Cr. Rd. built?

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

What condition is FAP 52 over SR-52 / Wet Mill Cr. Rd. 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 SR-52 / Wet Mill Cr. Rd. carry?

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

How long is FAP 52 over SR-52 / Wet Mill Cr. Rd.?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over SR-52 / Wet Mill Cr. Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.