US Bridges

FAP 20 over Haley Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of SR114 · Structure no. 39SR0200018

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Haley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 20 over Haley 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 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 6,134 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,448 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 20
CrossesHaley Creek
Location2 MI N of SR114
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62947, -88.29886
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,134 (2021)
Projected traffic10,448 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Haley Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 20 over Haley 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 Haley Creek carry?

About 6,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Haley Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Haley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.