FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek
FairMoore County, Tennessee · 2.02 MI E of Lynchburg · Structure no. 64SR0550007
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 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 prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 58 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
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 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 55 over East Fork Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.