FAP 59 over Cypress Creek
FairFayette County, Tennessee · 4.5 Miles East of Braden · Structure no. 24SR0590007
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 376 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,038
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 59 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 59 over Cypress 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 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 3,038 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,672 by 2040. The structure is 376 ft (114.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 59 over Cypress 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 59 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 3,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAP 59 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 376 ft (114.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 59 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.