US Bridges

FAP 5 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0050023

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
556 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 5 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 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 44,043 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,814 by 2041. The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesS. Fork Forked Deer Rive
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59289, -88.81375
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length556 ft (169.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,043 (2021)
Projected traffic61,814 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FAP 5 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive 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 S. Fork Forked Deer Rive carry?

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

How long is FAP 5 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive?

The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.