US Bridges

FAP 56 over Hudson Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 3.8 Mi.E.Of Macon Co.Line · Structure no. 44SR0560021

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 56 over Hudson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 56 over Hudson Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 56
CrossesHudson Creek
Location3.8 Mi.E.Of Macon Co.Line
RouteState Highway 56
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.465, -85.75861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 56 over Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 56 over Hudson 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 Hudson Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 56 over Hudson Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 56 over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.