US Bridges

FAP 54 over Old Town Creek

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · Near Paris Tn. · Structure no. 40SR0540005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 54 over Old Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 54 over Old Town Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesFAP 54
CrossesOld Town Creek
LocationNear Paris Tn.
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates36.29048, -88.47877
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,119 (2021)
Projected traffic4,990 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 54 over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 54 over Old Town 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 54 over Old Town Creek carry?

About 3,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 54 over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 54 over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.