FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek
FairMoore County, Tennessee · In Lynchburg · Structure no. 64SR0550001
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,268
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6,268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,029 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek carry?
About 6,268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.