US Bridges

FAP 57 over East Fork Spring Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 3.2 Mi.East of Saulsbury · Structure no. 35SR0570005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over East Fork Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 57 over East Fork Spring Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesFAP 57
CrossesEast Fork Spring Creek
Location3.2 Mi.East of Saulsbury
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates35.05167, -89.03
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2021)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 57 over East Fork Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 over East Fork Spring 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 57 over East Fork Spring Creek carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 over East Fork Spring Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over East Fork Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.