FAP 55 over Little Duck River
PoorCoffee County, Tennessee · In Manchester · Structure no. 16SR0550013
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 385 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,822
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 55 over Little Duck River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 55 over Little Duck River in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,822 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,915 by 2042. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 55 over Little Duck River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 55 over Little Duck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 55 over Little Duck River carry?
About 16,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAP 55 over Little Duck River?
The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 55 over Little Duck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.