US Bridges

FAP 5 over Hunter Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 4 Mi.S.E. of Jackson · Structure no. 57SR0050009

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,146
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Hunter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 5 over Hunter Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 18,146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,389 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesHunter Creek
Location4 Mi.S.E. of Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.51436, -88.75561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,146 (2021)
Projected traffic31,389 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$385,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Hunter Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 over Hunter 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 5 over Hunter Creek carry?

About 18,146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Hunter Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 5 over Hunter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.