US Bridges

FAS 56 over Crow Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.N.Of Sherwood · Structure no. 26SR0560011

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 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 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 56
CrossesCrow Creek
Location1.4 Mi.N.Of Sherwood
RouteState Highway 56
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09053, -85.93146
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2021)
Projected traffic717 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$416,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 56 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 56 over Crow Creek 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 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 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 56 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.