US Bridges

FAP 52 over Big Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fentress County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.E.Of Pickett Co. · Structure no. 25SR0520001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over Big Indian Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesFAP 52
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location1.4 Mi.E.Of Pickett Co.
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates36.41944, -85.07636
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2021)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 52 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over Big Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 52 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.