US Bridges

FAS 56 over Crow Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Tennessee · .2 Mi.N.Of Alabama St.Ln. · Structure no. 26SR0560001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 56 over Crow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 56 over Crow Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 487 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 56
CrossesCrow Creek
Location.2 Mi.N.Of Alabama St.Ln.
RouteState Highway 56
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.99133, -85.90215
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2021)
Projected traffic779 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 56 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 56 over Crow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 56 over Crow Creek carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 56 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 56 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.