US Bridges

FAP 52 over Little Creek

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · W of Scott County · Structure no. 65SR0520003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
523 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,259
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over Little Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2042. The structure is 523 ft (159.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAP 52
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationW of Scott County
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates36.34944, -84.70277
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length523 ft (159.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2021)
Projected traffic2,014 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 52 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 52 over Little Creek carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Little Creek?

The structure is 523 ft (159.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.