FAP 55 over Good Branch
GoodMoore County, Tennessee · .8 MI N of Lynchburg · Structure no. 64SR0550005
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,146
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 55 over Good Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 55 over Good Branch in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 72 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,034 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Good Branch built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is FAP 55 over Good Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 55 over Good Branch carry?
About 8,146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 55 over Good Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 55 over Good Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.