US Bridges

FAP 5 over Brushy Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.South of Eastview · Structure no. 55SR0050003

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,957
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 5 over Brushy Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 5 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 10,957 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,360 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location.5 Mi.South of Eastview
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05625, -88.53728
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,957 (2021)
Projected traffic15,360 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 5 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FAP 5 over Brushy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 10,957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.