US Bridges

FAP 28 over Town Creek

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · 5 Mi. N. of Jasper · Structure no. 58SR0280001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,776
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 28 over Town Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,776 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,042 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 28
CrossesTown Creek
Location5 Mi. N. of Jasper
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates35.05867, -85.62335
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length239 ft (72.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,776 (2021)
Projected traffic14,042 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 28 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 over Town Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Town Creek carry?

About 8,776 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Town Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.