FAP 59 over Drainage Ditch
FairFayette County, Tennessee · 6.7 Miles East of Braden · Structure no. 24SR0590015
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,813
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 59 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 59 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 1,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,901 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 59 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 59 over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,813 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 59 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 59 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.