US Bridges

FAP 57 over Little Lick Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · .5 Miles S.East of Michie · Structure no. 55SR0570029

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,435
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 over Little Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 57 over Little Lick Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,435 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,896 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFAP 57
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location.5 Miles S.East of Michie
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates35.06136, -88.38497
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,435 (2021)
Projected traffic3,896 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 57 over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 over Little Lick 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 57 over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 2,435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.