US Bridges

FAP 052 over Salt Lick Creek

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · In Red Boiling Springs · Structure no. 56SR0520021

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 052 over Salt Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 052 over Salt Lick Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,485 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFAP 052
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
LocationIn Red Boiling Springs
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates36.52022, -85.84441
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2021)
Projected traffic3,485 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 052 over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 052 over Salt Lick 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 052 over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 052 over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FAP 052 over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.