FAP 53 over Dry Fork Creek
FairClay County, Tennessee · 1.38 Mi.N.Of Jackson Co. · Structure no. 14SR0530001
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 992
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 53 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 53 over Dry Fork Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 53 over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 53 over Dry Fork 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 53 over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 992 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 53 over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 53 over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.