US Bridges

FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek

Fair

Moore County, Tennessee · In Lynchburg · Structure no. 64SR0550003

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,146
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 8,146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,034 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesFAP 55
CrossesEast Fork Mulberry Creek
LocationIn Lynchburg
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates35.28459, -86.37102
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,146 (2021)
Projected traffic13,034 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 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 8,146 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 63 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.