US Bridges

FAP 52 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · 0.7 Mi.W.Of Scott CO Lin · Structure no. 65SR0520001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over White Oak Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesFAP 52
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.7 Mi.W.Of Scott CO Lin
RouteCounty Highway 5761
Coordinates36.35328, -84.69122
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2021)
Projected traffic187 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 52 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over White Oak 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 52 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.