US Bridges

FAP 52 over Means Creek

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · .3 Mi. E. of Alpine · Structure no. 67SR0520001

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,346
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 over Means Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 over Means Creek in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 1,346 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,384 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 52
CrossesMeans Creek
Location.3 Mi. E. of Alpine
RouteState Highway 52
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39442, -85.2258
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,346 (2021)
Projected traffic2,384 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$241,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 52 over Means Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAP 52 over Means 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 52 over Means Creek carry?

About 1,346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 over Means Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 over Means Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.