US Bridges

FAP 5 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · .8 Mile South of Humboldt · Structure no. 27SR0050001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,916
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 5 over Sugar Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,916 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,194 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.8 Mile South of Humboldt
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80458, -88.88983
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,916 (2021)
Projected traffic22,194 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 5 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 14,916 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.