US Bridges

FAP 52 over Shankey Creek

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · 1.0 Mi.S.Of Celina · Structure no. 14SR0520021

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Shankey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 52 over Shankey Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

CarriesFAP 52
CrossesShankey Creek
Location1.0 Mi.S.Of Celina
RouteCounty Highway 863
Coordinates36.52446, -85.49536
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Shankey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over Shankey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 52 over Shankey Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Shankey Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over Shankey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.