FAP 186 Rl over Sandy Creek
FairMadison County, Tennessee · In Jackson · Structure no. 57FA0053005
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,048
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 186 Rl over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 186 Rl over Sandy Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 28,048 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,573 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 186 Rl over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 186 Rl over Sandy 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 186 Rl over Sandy Creek carry?
About 28,048 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 186 Rl over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 186 Rl over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.