US Bridges

FAP 58 over Savannah Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 6.23 Mi. from Meigs Co. · Structure no. 33SR0580037

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,507
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 58 over Savannah Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 58 over Savannah Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5,507 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,926 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 58
CrossesSavannah Creek
Location6.23 Mi. from Meigs Co.
RouteState Highway 58
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22747, -85.02135
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,507 (2021)
Projected traffic6,926 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$212,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 58 over Savannah Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 58 over Savannah 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 58 over Savannah Creek carry?

About 5,507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 58 over Savannah Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 58 over Savannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.