US Bridges

FAP 5 over Roland Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · In Eastview City Limits · Structure no. 55SR0050005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,398
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Roland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 5 over Roland Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 11,398 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,648 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAP 5
CrossesRoland Creek
LocationIn Eastview City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates35.09286, -88.55225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,398 (2021)
Projected traffic17,648 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Roland Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 over Roland 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 Roland Creek carry?

About 11,398 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Roland Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Roland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.