US Bridges

FAP 1 over Gilmers Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 7.9 Mi.N.E. of Jackson · Structure no. 57SR0010029

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,674
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Gilmers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 1 over Gilmers Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 99 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 5,674 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,682 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesGilmers Creek
Location7.9 Mi.N.E. of Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74142, -88.70131
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,674 (2021)
Projected traffic8,682 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$352,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Gilmers Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FAP 1 over Gilmers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Gilmers Creek carry?

About 5,674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Gilmers Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Gilmers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.