US Bridges

FAP 57 over Grissom Creek

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi.East of Rossville · Structure no. 24SR0570015

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,289
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Grissom Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 57 over Grissom Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,462 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesFAP 57
CrossesGrissom Creek
Location2.2 Mi.East of Rossville
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates35.04158, -89.49228
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,289 (2021)
Projected traffic8,462 by 2042
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 Grissom Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 over Grissom 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 57 over Grissom Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 57 over Grissom Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Grissom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.