FAP 52 over East Fork Obey River
FairFentress County, Tennessee · 6.5 Mi.W.Of Jamestown · Structure no. 25SR0520003
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 629 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 936
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 52 over East Fork Obey River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over East Fork Obey River in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,498 by 2042. The structure is 629 ft (191.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 52 over East Fork Obey River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 52 over East Fork Obey River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 52 over East Fork Obey River carry?
About 936 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 52 over East Fork Obey River?
The structure is 629 ft (191.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 52 over East Fork Obey River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.