FAP 55 over Hickerson Spring Branch
GoodCoffee County, Tennessee · At Hickerson Station · Structure no. 16SR0550007
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,832
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 55 over Hickerson Spring Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 55 over Hickerson Spring Branch in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,832 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,131 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 55 over Hickerson Spring Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 55 over Hickerson Spring Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 55 over Hickerson Spring Branch carry?
About 18,832 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 55 over Hickerson Spring Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns FAP 55 over Hickerson Spring Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.