US Bridges

FAP 5 over Edmondson Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi.N.Of Rutherford · Structure no. 27SR0050035

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,766
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Edmondson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 5 over Edmondson Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 98 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 2,766 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,827 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesEdmondson Creek
Location1.6 Mi.N.Of Rutherford
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16789, -89.00166
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,766 (2021)
Projected traffic3,827 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$238,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Edmondson Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FAP 5 over Edmondson 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 Edmondson Creek carry?

About 2,766 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Edmondson Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Edmondson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.