US Bridges

FAP 20 over Big Creek

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · .1 MI S of Beacon RD · Structure no. 39SR0200030

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,482
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 20 over Big Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,482 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,072 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesFAP 20
CrossesBig Creek
Location.1 MI S of Beacon RD
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates35.63581, -88.20155
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,482 (2021)
Projected traffic9,072 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 20 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 over Big 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 Big Creek carry?

About 6,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Big Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.