US Bridges

FAP 52 over Trammel Creek

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 1 M E Sumner CO Line · Structure no. 56SR0520011

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Trammel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 52 over Trammel Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,522 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAP 52
CrossesTrammel Creek
Location1 M E Sumner CO Line
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates36.54495, -86.21577
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,950 (2021)
Projected traffic12,522 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 52 over Trammel Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over Trammel 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 Trammel Creek carry?

About 8,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Trammel Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 52 over Trammel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.