US Bridges

FAP 5 over Bond Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0050017

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
44,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Bond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 5 over Bond Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 96 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 44,043 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,814 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesBond Creek
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57175, -88.8147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,043 (2021)
Projected traffic61,814 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Bond Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is FAP 5 over Bond 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 Bond Creek carry?

About 44,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Bond Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Bond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.