FAP 52 over Long Hungry Creek
GoodMacon County, Tennessee · 1 MI W Red Boiling Spring · Structure no. 56SR0520003
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,936
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 52 over Long Hungry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 52 over Long Hungry Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 4,936 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,093 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 52 over Long Hungry Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 52 over Long Hungry 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 52 over Long Hungry Creek carry?
About 4,936 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 52 over Long Hungry Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns FAP 52 over Long Hungry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.