US Bridges

FAP 27 over Suck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · Marion-Hamilton Co. Line · Structure no. 58SR0270017

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,514
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 27 over Suck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 27 over Suck Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,936 by 2040. The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 27
CrossesSuck Creek
LocationMarion-Hamilton Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1247, -85.39053
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2021)
Projected traffic11,936 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 27 over Suck Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 27 over Suck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 27 over Suck Creek carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 27 over Suck Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 27 over Suck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.