US Bridges

FAP 5 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 7.3 MI S E of Jackson · Structure no. 57SR0050001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,225
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 5 over Drainage Ditch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 50 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 17,225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,880 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location7.3 MI S E of Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48594, -88.71336
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,225 (2021)
Projected traffic22,880 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$377,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FAP 5 over Drainage Ditch 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 5 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 17,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAP 5 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.