US Bridges

FAP 55 over Bobo Creek

Fair

Moore County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI NE of Lynchburg · Structure no. 64SR0550013

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,289
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 55 over Bobo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 55 over Bobo Creek in Moore County, Tennessee. It was built in 1953, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,289 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,462 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 55
CrossesBobo Creek
Location4.1 MI NE of Lynchburg
RouteState Highway 55
CountyMoore County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34289, -86.34792
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,289 (2021)
Projected traffic8,462 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 55 over Bobo Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 55 over Bobo 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 Bobo Creek carry?

About 5,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 55 over Bobo Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 55 over Bobo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.