US Bridges

FAP 20 over Coon Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 1 Mi. Ne. of Linden · Structure no. 68SR0200009

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,194
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Coon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 20 over Coon Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3,194 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,421 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 20
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1 Mi. Ne. of Linden
RouteState Highway 20
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63453, -87.80423
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,194 (2021)
Projected traffic4,421 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 20 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 20 over Coon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 20 over Coon Creek carry?

About 3,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.