US Bridges

FAP 20 over Connley Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · Crockett-Madison Co. Line · Structure no. 57SR0200002

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,061
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Connley Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 20 over Connley Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 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 15,061 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,477 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 20
CrossesConnley Creek
LocationCrockett-Madison Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69122, -88.99722
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
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 inspectionMay 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 rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,061 (2021)
Projected traffic27,477 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 20 over Connley Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAP 20 over Connley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 20 over Connley Creek carry?

About 15,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Connley Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Connley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.