US Bridges

FAP 55 over Crumpton Creek

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · At Border With Manchester · Structure no. 16SR0550009

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,832
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 55 over Crumpton Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 55 over Crumpton Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 55
CrossesCrumpton Creek
LocationAt Border With Manchester
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41045, -86.12131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,832 (2021)
Projected traffic30,131 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 55 over Crumpton Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 55 over Crumpton Creek 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 Crumpton Creek carry?

About 18,832 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 55 over Crumpton Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 55 over Crumpton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.