FAP 56 over Cappy Springs Branch
GoodDeKalb County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi.S.Of Shining Rock · Structure no. 21SR0560019
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,921
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 56 over Cappy Springs Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 56 over Cappy Springs Branch in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,921 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,074 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 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 56 over Cappy Springs Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 56 over Cappy Springs Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 56 over Cappy Springs Branch carry?
About 6,921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 56 over Cappy Springs Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 56 over Cappy Springs Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.