US Bridges

FAP 20 over Old Hickory Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0200007

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,171
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Old Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 20 over Old Hickory Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 17,171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,181 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 20
CrossesOld Hickory Creek
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65285, -88.86992
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,171 (2021)
Projected traffic25,181 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Old Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 over Old Hickory 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 20 over Old Hickory Creek carry?

About 17,171 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Old Hickory Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Old Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.