US Bridges

FAP 100 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · In Chickasaw State Park · Structure no. 35SR1000021

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,893
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Cypress Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 100 over Cypress Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 1,893 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,264 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationIn Chickasaw State Park
RouteState Highway 100
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37508, -88.86072
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,893 (2021)
Projected traffic3,264 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAP 100 over Cypress 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,893 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.