US Bridges

FAP 151 over Hudson Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI South of Clay CO · Structure no. 44SR1510003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 151 over Hudson Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAP 151 over Hudson Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 151
CrossesHudson Creek
Location1.5 MI South of Clay CO
RouteState Highway 151
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49453, -85.7811
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 1950, making it 75 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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FAP 151 over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.