FAP 53 over Sugar Creek
FairJackson County, Tennessee · 6.9 Mi.No.Of Gainesboro · Structure no. 44SR0530019
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 296 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,080
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 53 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 53 over Sugar Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 53 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 53 over Sugar 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 FAP 53 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 1,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAP 53 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 53 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.