FAP 20 over Rains Creek
GoodDecatur County, Tennessee · .17 Mi.East of Parsons · Structure no. 20SR0200009
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,637
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 20 over Rains Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 20 over Rains Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,637 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,419 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 20 over Rains Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 20 over Rains 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 Rains Creek carry?
About 4,637 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 20 over Rains Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 20 over Rains Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.