FAP 56 over Piney Creek
GoodGrundy County, Tennessee · In Altamont City Limits · Structure no. 31SR0560007
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,369
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 56 over Piney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 56 over Piney Creek in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,369 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 56 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 56 over Piney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 56 over Piney Creek carry?
About 1,369 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 56 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 56 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.