FAP 56 over Savage Cove Creek
GoodGrundy County, Tennessee · 7 Mi.N.Of Beersheba Sprg. · Structure no. 31SR0560017
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 796
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 56 over Savage Cove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 56 over Savage Cove Creek in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 56 over Savage Cove Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 56 over Savage Cove 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 Savage Cove Creek carry?
About 796 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 56 over Savage Cove Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 56 over Savage Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.