US Bridges

FAP 186 Ll over Sandy Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson · Structure no. 57FA0053006

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 Ll over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 186 Ll 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 5 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).

Location

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CarriesFAP 186 Ll
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationIn Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62017, -88.84197
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,048 (2021)
Projected traffic36,573 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$412,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 186 Ll over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 186 Ll 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 Ll over Sandy Creek carry?

About 28,048 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 186 Ll 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 Ll over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.