US Bridges

FAP 100 over Middleton Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI of Henderson CO Li · Structure no. 39SR1000003

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,016
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Middleton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 100 over Middleton Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 2,016 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,056 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesMiddleton Creek
Location2.6 MI of Henderson CO Li
RouteState Highway 100
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49339, -88.38922
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,016 (2021)
Projected traffic3,056 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Middleton Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FAP 100 over Middleton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over Middleton Creek carry?

About 2,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Middleton Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Middleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.