FAP 59 over Laurel Creek
GoodFayette County, Tennessee · 7 Miles East of Braden · Structure no. 24SR0590013
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,813
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 59 over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 59 over Laurel 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 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 1,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,944 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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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 Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 59 over Laurel 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 Laurel Creek carry?
About 1,813 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 59 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 59 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.