US Bridges

FAS 53 over Flynn Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.S.Of Flynns Lick · Structure no. 44SR0530003

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
516
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 53 over Flynn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 53 over Flynn Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 53
CrossesFlynn Creek
Location1.5 Mi.S.Of Flynns Lick
RouteState Highway 53
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3064, -85.7119
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2021)
Projected traffic826 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 53 over Flynn Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 53 over Flynn 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 53 over Flynn Creek carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 53 over Flynn Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 53 over Flynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.