US Bridges

FAP 20 over Owl Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 7.5 MI SW of Middleton RD · Structure no. 39SR0200013

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,930
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 20 over Owl Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,880 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 20
CrossesOwl Creek
Location7.5 MI SW of Middleton RD
RouteState Highway 20
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6405, -88.37039
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,930 (2021)
Projected traffic16,880 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$526,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 20 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 over Owl 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 20 over Owl Creek carry?

About 9,930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 20 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.