US Bridges

FAP 151 over Hudson Creek

Good

Jackson County, Tennessee · 2.7 Miles North of SR-56 · Structure no. 44SR1510005

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 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 2008, so it is 17 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFAP 151
CrossesHudson Creek
Location2.7 Miles North of SR-56
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates36.49607, -85.78353
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 151 over Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 151 over Hudson 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 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 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 151 over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.