FAS 56 over Jennings Creek
FairMacon County, Tennessee · 1 M S Jackson CO Line · Structure no. 56SR0560011
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 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 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.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 56 over Jennings Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.