US Bridges

FAP 56 over Cumberland River

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · In Gainesboro · Structure no. 44SR0560009

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
815 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 56 over Cumberland River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 56 over Cumberland River in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,115 by 2042. The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 56
CrossesCumberland River
LocationIn Gainesboro
RouteState Highway 56
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.37277, -85.65228
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length815 ft (248.4 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2021)
Projected traffic5,115 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 56 over Cumberland River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 56 over Cumberland River 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 56 over Cumberland River carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 56 over Cumberland River?

The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 56 over Cumberland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.