US Bridges

FAP 57 over Cypress Creek

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · .6 Mi.W.Of Ramer · Structure no. 55SR0570005

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,606
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 57 over Cypress Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,570 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesFAP 57
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.6 Mi.W.Of Ramer
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates35.06608, -88.65569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2021)
Projected traffic2,570 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 57 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 over Cypress 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 57 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.