US Bridges

FAP 54 over Town Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · In Paris City Limits · Structure no. 40SR0540029

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,682
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 54 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 54 over Town 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 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 6,682 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,906 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 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
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn Paris City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 641
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31465, -88.90266
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 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 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 54 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 54 over Town 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 54 over Town Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 54 over Town Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 54 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.