FAP 52 over Long Fork Creek
GoodMacon County, Tennessee · E of SR261 near Draper RD · Structure no. 56SR0520009
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 561 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,936
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 52 over Long Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over Long Fork Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 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 561 ft (171 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Long Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 52 over Long Fork 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 Fork Creek carry?
About 4,936 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 52 over Long Fork Creek?
The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 52 over Long Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.