US Bridges

FAP 55 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Moore County, Tennessee · 2.41 MI NE of Lynchburg · Structure no. 64SR0550009

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,878
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 55 over Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 55 over Mulberry Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,878 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,005 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 55
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location2.41 MI NE of Lynchburg
RouteState Highway 55
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.32007, -86.35598
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,878 (2021)
Projected traffic11,005 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 55 over Mulberry Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 55 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 6,878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 55 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 55 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.