US Bridges

FAS 53 over Martin Creek

Good

Jackson County, Tennessee · In Granville · Structure no. 44SR0530001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
473 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 53 over Martin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 53 over Martin Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2041. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 53
CrossesMartin Creek
LocationIn Granville
RouteState Highway 53
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27223, -85.79945
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length473 ft (144.2 m)
Longest span237 ft (72.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2021)
Projected traffic869 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 53 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 53 over Martin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 53 over Martin Creek carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 53 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 237 ft (72.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 53 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.