US Bridges

FAS 56 over Jennings Creek

Poor

Macon County, Tennessee · .82 MI W. of Jackson Co. · Structure no. 56SR0560001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 56 over Jennings Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 56 over Jennings Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 56
CrossesJennings Creek
Location.82 MI W. of Jackson Co.
RouteState Highway 56
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46385, -85.83152
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS 56 over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 56 over Jennings Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 56 over Jennings Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 56 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 56 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.