FAP 5 over Bear Creek
PoorMadison County, Tennessee · In Pinson · Structure no. 57SR0050005
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,146
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 5 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 5 over Bear Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 97 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,389 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 5 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is FAP 5 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 5 over Bear Creek carry?
About 18,146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 5 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 5 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.