US Bridges

FAS 54 over Nixon Creek

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI NE JCT SR369 · Structure no. 38SR0540007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 54 over Nixon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 54 over Nixon Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,403 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesFAS 54
CrossesNixon Creek
Location3.2 MI NE JCT SR369
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates35.64369, -89.22964
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2021)
Projected traffic2,403 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 54 over Nixon Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 54 over Nixon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 54 over Nixon Creek carry?

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 54 over Nixon Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 54 over Nixon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.