FAP 59 over Wilder Creek
GoodFayette County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.E. of Braden · Structure no. 24SR0590001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,380
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 59 over Wilder Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 59 over Wilder Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,808 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 59 over Wilder Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 59 over Wilder 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 59 over Wilder Creek carry?
About 2,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAP 59 over Wilder Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 59 over Wilder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.