FAP 20 over Arms Creek
GoodDecatur County, Tennessee · 1.48 Mi.West of Parsons · Structure no. 20SR0200001
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,482
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 20 over Arms Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 20 over Arms Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,482 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,072 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Arms Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 20 over Arms 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 20 over Arms Creek carry?
About 6,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 20 over Arms Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 20 over Arms Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.