US Bridges

FAP 100 over Rushing Creek

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.W.Of Decaturville · Structure no. 20S80680001

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,843
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Rushing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 100 over Rushing Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 81 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,843 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,949 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesRushing Creek
Location1 Mi.W.Of Decaturville
RouteState Highway 100
CountyDecatur County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58011, -88.09331
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,843 (2021)
Projected traffic2,949 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$307,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Rushing Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is FAP 100 over Rushing 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over Rushing Creek carry?

About 1,843 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Rushing Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Rushing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.