US Bridges

FAP 56 over Pine Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Tennessee · 1.9 Mi.S.Of Smithville · Structure no. 21SR0560021

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,921
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 56 over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 56 over Pine Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 6,921 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,074 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 56
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.9 Mi.S.Of Smithville
RouteState Highway 56
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.90854, -85.81372
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,921 (2021)
Projected traffic11,074 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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$470,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 56 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 56 over Pine 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 56 over Pine Creek carry?

About 6,921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 56 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 56 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.