US Bridges

FAS 54 over Davis Creek

Poor

Gibson County, Tennessee · 4.8 Mi.Sw.Of Trenton · Structure no. 27SR0540007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,640
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 54 over Davis 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,224 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 54
CrossesDavis Creek
Location4.8 Mi.Sw.Of Trenton
RouteState Highway 54
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91611, -89.00802
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,640 (2021)
Projected traffic4,224 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 54 over Davis Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 54 over Davis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 54 over Davis Creek carry?

About 2,640 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.