US Bridges

FAP 50 over Gingerbread Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 4.5 M S Marshall CO Line · Structure no. 52SR0500005

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 50 over Gingerbread Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 50 over Gingerbread Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,134 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,720 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 50
CrossesGingerbread Creek
Location4.5 M S Marshall CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 431
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25539, -86.62262
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,134 (2021)
Projected traffic4,720 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$419,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 50 over Gingerbread Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 50 over Gingerbread 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 50 over Gingerbread Creek carry?

About 3,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 50 over Gingerbread Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 50 over Gingerbread Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.