US Bridges

FAP 5 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0050024

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
550 ft
7 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 5 over S. Fork Forked Deer Rive in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44,043 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,469 by 2042. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 5
CrossesS. Fork Forked Deer Rive
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates35.59297, -88.81416
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,043 (2021)
Projected traffic70,469 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.