US Bridges

FAP 366 over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · .3 MI S JCT SR152&SR366 · Structure no. 27FA0350002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 366 over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 366 over Little Sugar Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 12,278 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,645 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 366
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location.3 MI S JCT SR152&SR366
RouteState Highway 366
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81594, -88.8913
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,278 (2021)
Projected traffic19,645 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 366 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 366 over Little Sugar 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 FAP 366 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 12,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 366 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 366 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.