FAP 57 over Porters Creek
GoodHardeman County, Tennessee · 3 Miles West of Middleton · Structure no. 35SR0570011
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,242
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 57 over Porters Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 57 over Porters 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 2,242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 57 over Porters Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 57 over Porters 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 Porters Creek carry?
About 2,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 57 over Porters Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 57 over Porters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.