US Bridges

FAP 57 over Crystal Springs Branch

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · Im MIDDLET0N · Structure no. 35SR0570015

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Crystal Springs Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 57 over Crystal Springs Branch in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,077 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 57
CrossesCrystal Springs Branch
LocationIm MIDDLET0N
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04192, -88.89831
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,242 (2021)
Projected traffic4,077 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Crystal Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 over Crystal Springs Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 57 over Crystal Springs Branch carry?

About 2,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 over Crystal Springs Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Crystal Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.