US Bridges

FAP 58 over Big Sewee Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · 3.1 Mi.North of Decatur · Structure no. 61SR0580013

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 58 over Big Sewee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 58 over Big Sewee Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 97 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,826 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 58
CrossesBig Sewee Creek
Location3.1 Mi.North of Decatur
RouteState Highway 58
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5765, -84.74978
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2021)
Projected traffic1,826 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 58 over Big Sewee Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is FAP 58 over Big Sewee 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 Big Sewee Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 58 over Big Sewee Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 58 over Big Sewee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.