FAP 2 over Bacon Creek
FairLoudon County, Tennessee · .3 M E of Philadelphia · Structure no. 53SR0020001
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,493
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 2 over Bacon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 2 over Bacon Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 97 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 5,493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,064 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 2 over Bacon Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is FAP 2 over Bacon 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FAP 2 over Bacon Creek carry?
About 5,493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 2 over Bacon Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 2 over Bacon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.