US Bridges

FAP 5 over Cain Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 2.5 Mi.S.Of Trenton · Structure no. 27SR0050013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Cain Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 5 over Cain Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,643 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesCain Creek
Location2.5 Mi.S.Of Trenton
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91522, -88.93833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,860 (2021)
Projected traffic13,643 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 5 over Cain Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 over Cain 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 Cain Creek carry?

About 8,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Cain Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAP 5 over Cain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.