FAP 20 over Pearson Creek
FairCrockett County, Tennessee · 2.5 M SE JCT SR 20&SR 76 · Structure no. 17SR0200018
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,061
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 20 over Pearson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 20 over Pearson Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 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 15,061 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,098 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 20 over Pearson Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is FAP 20 over Pearson 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 20 over Pearson Creek carry?
About 15,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 20 over Pearson Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 20 over Pearson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.