US Bridges

FAP 56 over Crabtree Creek

Good

Jackson County, Tennessee · 4 Mi.E.Of Macon Co.Line · Structure no. 44SR0560019

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 56 over Crabtree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 56 over Crabtree Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 56
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location4 Mi.E.Of Macon Co.Line
RouteState Highway 56
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46703, -85.75477
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2021)
Projected traffic808 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 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 FAP 56 over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 56 over Crabtree 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 56 over Crabtree Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 56 over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 56 over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.