US Bridges

FAP 54 over Jones Bend Creek

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Henry County, Tennessee · In Paris City Limits · Structure no. 40SR0540021

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,682
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 54 over Jones Bend Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAP 54 over Jones Bend Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,682 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,906 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 54
CrossesJones Bend Creek
LocationIn Paris City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 641
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31147, -88.32714
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,682 (2021)
Projected traffic9,906 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 54 over Jones Bend Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 54 over Jones Bend 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 54 over Jones Bend Creek carry?

About 6,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 54 over Jones Bend Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 54 over Jones Bend Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.