US Bridges

FAP 53 over Goose Pond Branch

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 7.1 Mi.N.Of Manchester · Structure no. 16SR0530005

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,355
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over Goose Pond Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 53 over Goose Pond Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 3,355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,368 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 53
CrossesGoose Pond Branch
Location7.1 Mi.N.Of Manchester
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60718, -86.07272
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,355 (2021)
Projected traffic5,368 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$232,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 53 over Goose Pond Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 over Goose Pond Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 53 over Goose Pond Branch carry?

About 3,355 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 53 over Goose Pond Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 53 over Goose Pond Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.