FAP 52 over Little Salt Lick Creek
FairPosted for loadMacon County, Tennessee · In Red Boiling Springs · Structure no. 56SR0520005
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,228
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 52 over Little Salt Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 52 over Little Salt Lick Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,307 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 52 over Little Salt Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is FAP 52 over Little Salt 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 52 over Little Salt Lick Creek carry?
About 2,228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 52 over Little Salt Lick Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 52 over Little Salt Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.