US Bridges

FAP 56 over Ranger Creek

Fair

Grundy County, Tennessee · 6.5 Mi.N.Of Coalmont · Structure no. 31SR0560003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,611
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 56 over Ranger Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 56 over Ranger Creek in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,611 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,712 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 56
CrossesRanger Creek
Location6.5 Mi.N.Of Coalmont
RouteState Highway 56
CountyGrundy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36828, -85.699
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,611 (2021)
Projected traffic5,712 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 56 over Ranger Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 56 over Ranger 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 56 over Ranger Creek carry?

About 3,611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 56 over Ranger Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 56 over Ranger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.