US Bridges

FAP 52 over SR 28

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · East of Jamestown · Structure no. 25SR0520013

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,078
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over SR 28 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over SR 28 in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,078 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,725 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 52
CrossesSR 28
LocationEast of Jamestown
RouteState Highway 52
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.42726, -84.92101
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,078 (2021)
Projected traffic9,725 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 52 over SR 28 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over SR 28 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 SR 28 carry?

About 6,078 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over SR 28?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over SR 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.