US Bridges

FAP 57 over Morrison Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · In Rossville City Limits · Structure no. 24SR0570011

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,289
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 57 over Morrison Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,184 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesFAP 57
CrossesMorrison Creek
LocationIn Rossville City Limits
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates35.04164, -89.54186
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,289 (2021)
Projected traffic9,184 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 57 over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 over Morrison 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 57 over Morrison Creek carry?

About 5,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.