US Bridges

FAP 151 over Hudson Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 5 MI East of SR 56 · Structure no. 44SR1510001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 151 over Hudson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 151 over Hudson Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 151
CrossesHudson Creek
Location5 MI East of SR 56
RouteState Highway 151
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46747, -85.76327
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2021)
Projected traffic725 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 151 over Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 151 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 151 over Hudson Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 151 over Hudson Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 151 over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.