US Bridges

FAP 53 over Liberty Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · North of Manchester · Structure no. 16SR0530007

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,355
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 53 over Liberty Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 53 over Liberty Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,368 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 53
CrossesLiberty Creek
LocationNorth of Manchester
RouteState Highway 53
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63833, -86.06755
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 53 over Liberty Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 53 over Liberty 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 53 over Liberty Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 53 over Liberty Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 53 over Liberty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.