US Bridges

FAP 5 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · North Trenton City Limits · Structure no. 27SR0050017

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
405 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,097
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 5 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 10,097 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,859 by 2042. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesN. Fk. Forked Deer River
LocationNorth Trenton City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98183, -88.93017
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,097 (2021)
Projected traffic17,859 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FAP 5 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River 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 N. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 10,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over N. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.