US Bridges

FAP 56 over Germany Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · In Whitleyville · Structure no. 44SR0560013

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,016
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 56 over Germany Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 56 over Germany Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 56
CrossesGermany Creek
LocationIn Whitleyville
RouteState Highway 56
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44563, -85.6714
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2021)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$55,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 56 over Germany Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 56 over Germany 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 56 over Germany Creek carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 56 over Germany Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 56 over Germany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.