US Bridges

FAS 56 over Youngs Creek

Good

Franklin County, Tennessee · .6 Mi.E.Of Sherwood · Structure no. 26SR0560009

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 56 over Youngs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 56 over Youngs Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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.

It carries about 487 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 56
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location.6 Mi.E.Of Sherwood
RouteState Highway 56
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07186, -85.92077
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2021)
Projected traffic717 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 56 over Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 56 over Youngs 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 56 over Youngs Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 56 over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 56 over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.