US Bridges

FAP 58 over Gunstocker Creek

Good

Meigs County, Tennessee · .42 Mi.Ne.Of Hamilton Co. · Structure no. 61SR0580001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 58 over Gunstocker Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 58 over Gunstocker Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,355 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesFAP 58
CrossesGunstocker Creek
Location.42 Mi.Ne.Of Hamilton Co.
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.30719, -84.95536
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,567 (2021)
Projected traffic6,355 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 58 over Gunstocker Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 58 over Gunstocker 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 58 over Gunstocker Creek carry?

About 4,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 58 over Gunstocker Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 58 over Gunstocker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.