US Bridges

FAP 20 over Harmon Creek

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI S of Roy Pruitt RD · Structure no. 39SR0200015

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,930
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Harmon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 20 over Harmon Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,880 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesFAP 20
CrossesHarmon Creek
Location1.2 MI S of Roy Pruitt RD
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates35.63808, -88.35516
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 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 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 20 over Harmon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 over Harmon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 20 over Harmon Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 20 over Harmon Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Harmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.