FAP 56 over Collins River
GoodGrundy County, Tennessee · 6 Mi.N.Of Beersheba Sprg. · Structure no. 31SR0560015
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 416 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 796
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 56 over Collins River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 56 over Collins River in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 796 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2040. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 56 over Collins River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 56 over Collins River 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 Collins River carry?
About 796 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 56 over Collins River?
The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 56 over Collins River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.