US Bridges

FAP 20 over Coon Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 2.0 M NW Lewis CO Li · Structure no. 68SR0200011

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,105
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 20 over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 20 over Coon Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 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 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 20
CrossesCoon Creek
Location2.0 M NW Lewis CO Li
RouteState Highway 20
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59268, -87.69106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2021)
Projected traffic3,050 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$695,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 20 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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 2,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 20 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 20 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.