US Bridges

FAP 58 over Decatur Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · South Side of Decatur · Structure no. 61SR0580009

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,888
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 58 over Decatur Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 58 over Decatur Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,888 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,562 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 58
CrossesDecatur Creek
LocationSouth Side of Decatur
RouteState Highway 58
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.50895, -84.79335
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,888 (2021)
Projected traffic7,562 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 58 over Decatur Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 58 over Decatur 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 58 over Decatur Creek carry?

About 4,888 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 58 over Decatur Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 58 over Decatur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.